Grover Cleveland

(Stephen Grover Cleveland)

1837–1908

GROVER CLEVELAND

Grover Cleveland was both the 22d and 24th President of the United States, noted for his honesty and integrity. He was born at Caldwell, New Jersey, March 18, 1837. He was admitted to the bar in 1859, and settled in Buffalo, New York. In 1884 he became the Democratic candidate for President of the United States, and was elected over James G. Blain in 1885. His first term was marred by squabbling within his own party. When he was elected again in 1893, a series of financial disasters and labor strikes caused more trouble. He declined to run a third time, despite requests from the Democratic party, and retired to private life. He died in 1908.

Adapted from The Dictionary of Biography by Charles Morris

Key events during the life of Grover Cleveland:

Year	Event
1837	Birth of Grover Cleveland.
1859	Became a lawyer.
1885-89	First term as president.
1893-97	Second term as president.
1908	Death of Grover Cleveland.

Other Resources

Story Links	Book Links
The Great Statue  in	Story of the Great Republic  by  H. A. Guerber
Cleveland—Harrison—Cleveland  in	This Country of Ours  by  H. E. Marshall
Grover Cleveland  in	True Stories of Our Presidents  by  Charles Morris

Image Links
Grover Cleveland Grover Cleveland  in Back Matter	The Ceremony at Grover Cleveland's Marriage The Ceremony at Grover Cleveland's Marriage  in Back Matter	Presidents of the United States, 1877 to 1901  in True Stories of Our Presidents
Grover Cleveland  in True Stories of Our Presidents

Contemporary	Short Biography