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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.

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Apr 5, 1886

The hardship has in some cases been remedied by the action of the courts.

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Mar 31, 1886

I transmit herewith a letter from the Secretary of the Interior and the accompanying report, submitted by the governor of Alaska in compliance with section 5 of the act of May 17, 1884, entitled 'An act providing a civil government for…

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Mar 31, 1886

The matter is commended to the favorable consideration of Congress.

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Mar 31, 1886

To the House of Representatives: In response to a resolution of the House of Representatives of the 24th of March, relative to the employment of substitutes in the Department of State, I transmit herewith a report of the Secretary of State…

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Mar 29, 1886

I transmit herewith a copy of the reply of the Attorney-General to the letter of the Secretary of State of December 15, 1885.

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Mar 24, 1886

This scheme for a reform in the methods of administering the Government is no longer an experiment.

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Mar 24, 1886

This cause is commended to the liberal care and jealous protection of the Congress.

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Mar 24, 1886

Wherever this reform has gained a foothold it has steadily advanced in the esteem of those charged with public administrative duties.

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Mar 21, 1886

To the House of Representatives: In answer to the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 15th of February last, calling upon the Secretary of State for copies of all the correspondence relating to the claims of certain…

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Mar 17, 1886

The subject is recommended to the favorable consideration and action of Congress.

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Mar 17, 1886

to authorize the purchase of a tract of land near Salem, Oreg., for the use of the Indian training school.

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Mar 16, 1886

To the Senate of the United States: In compliance with the resolution of the Senate in executive session of the 27th of January, I transmit herewith the report of the Secretary of State and the papers accompanying it, relating to the…

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