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Grover Cleveland

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Grover Cleveland was the 22nd and 24th President of the United States, serving two non-consecutive terms from 1885 to 1889 and again from 1893 to 1897. A member of the Democratic Party, he was born in New Jersey and is known for his commitment to honesty and integrity in government. Cleveland's presidency was marked by his opposition to high tariffs and his efforts to reform the civil service system, which earned him a reputation as a champion of the common man.

Quotes by year · 188518971,039 total · peak 1886 (309)
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May 23, 1886

There is not a particle of proof or a fact stated either in the committee's report or the records in the Pension Bureau, so far as they are brought to my notice, tending to show that the claimant was in hospital or under medical care a…

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May 23, 1886

A wound from a shell causing the person injured to be 'disabled ever since' usually results in hospital or medical treatment.

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May 20, 1886

recommend that appropriate legislation to fulfill that treaty promise of this Government be provided without further delay.

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May 20, 1886

I transmit herewith, for your consideration with a view to their ratification, the 'convention concerning the international exchanges for official documents and literary publications' and the 'convention for assuring the immediate exchange…

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May 16, 1886

It is quite obvious that an experienced force of employees at the ports where goods for Springfield are entered would be much better qualified to adjust the duties upon the same than the person thus proposed to be added to the vast army of…

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May 16, 1886

To the Senate: In response to a resolution of the Senate of the 5th instant, inquiring as to the necessity for the continuance of the present charge for passports for American citizens desiring to visit foreign countries, I transmit…

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May 16, 1886

I also recommend that the sum of $100,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be appropriated for the expenses of making such survey.

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May 16, 1886

I recommend that provision be made by law for a preliminary survey of the boundary line in question by officers of the United States.

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May 16, 1886

There are many cities in the different States having larger populations than Springfield, and fully as much entitled, upon every ground presented, to the advantages sought by this bill.

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May 10, 1886

Thursday, the 3d of September, being the anniversary of the signing of the treaty of peace at Paris by which the independence of these United States was recognized and secured, has been suggested by this committee as an appropriate day for…

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May 10, 1886

I therefore recommend the immediate enactment of such legislation as will authorize the assembling of the legislature of that Territory in special session at an early day, so that provision can be made to meet the difficulties herein…

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