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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 3, 1886

It is hereby ordered that the following-described lands in the Territory of Idaho be, and the same are hereby, withdrawn from sale and settlement.

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Apr 29, 1886

If the design of this bill is to restore to the city named the privileges permitted by the law of 1880, it seems to be entirely unnecessary.

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Apr 29, 1886

In the absence of such officers the proposed legislation would be nugatory and inoperative.

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Apr 25, 1886

I herewith return Senate bill No. 349, entitled 'An act for the promotion of anatomical science and to prevent the desecration of graves,' without my approval.

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Apr 25, 1886

But instead of exacting the bond from the medical colleges, such bond is required of 'every physician or surgeon before receiving such dead body.'

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Apr 25, 1886

The laws by which it is permitted should, in deference to a decent and universal sentiment, carefully guard against abuse and needless offense.

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Apr 25, 1886

The measure under consideration does not with sufficient care specify and limit the officers and the parties who it is proposed to invest with discretion in the disposition of dead bodies.

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Apr 23, 1886

It is hereby ordered that the following-described tract of country in the Territory of New Mexico, viz, all those portions of townships 29 north, ranges 14, 15, and 16 west of the New Mexico principal meridian, south of the San Juan River…

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Apr 21, 1886

I am satisfied, however, that something may be done under Federal authority to prevent the disturbances which so often arise from disputes between employers and the employed.

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Apr 21, 1886

The laboring man may well insist, with manly courage and as a right, upon the same recognition from those who make our laws as is accorded to any other citizen.

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Apr 21, 1886

A commission thus organized would have the advantage of being a stable body.

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