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University of Groningen

American History: Presidents: Grover Cleveland

For Students 9th - 10th
This website contains links to primary sources of Grover Cleveland's inaugural addresses and State of the Union addresses.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 22/24. Grover Cleveland

For Students 9th - 10th
A professional profile of President Grover Cleveland. Note Cleveland's domestic policy, foreign affairs, presidential politics, and what was going on in the nation during his administrations.
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Harp Week

Harp Week: Elections: 1888 Election: Harrison v. Cleveland

For Students 9th - 10th
The campaigns and campaign styles of the two candidates for president in 1888 were very different. Read about the legacy of Grover Cleveland from his first term, and find out why Benjamin Harrison was successful in his presidential bid.
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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: Grover Cleveland

For Students 9th - 10th
Quotes from Grover Cleveland including a bibliography.
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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: bartleby.com: Presidential Inaugural Address: Grover Cleveland 2nd

For Students 9th - 10th
Includes the full text of President Cleveland's second inaugural address with a brief introduction included.
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Harp Week

Harp Week: The Cleveland Record

For Students 9th - 10th
Grover Cleveland's second term in office was problematic, which affected the election of 1896. Read about the economic depression of 1893, the labor unrest, Coxey's army, and controversial Supreme Court decisions that were handed down...
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Grover Cleveland

For Students 9th - 10th
The entry page into Grover Cleveland's presidency from the Miller Center. Find information on his presidential policies, the members of his cabinet for both of his terms (interrupted by Benjamin Harrison's presidency), and links to his...
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Other

Illinois Labor History Society: Gene Debs and the American Railway Union

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of the rise and fall of the American Railway Union in the context of the Pullman Strike.
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US Department of State

Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Thomas Francis Bayard (1828 1898)

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Thomas Bayard appointed to Secretary of State by Grover Cleveland, gives an overview of Bayard's rise to prominence and explains how he influenced American diplomacy.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Grover Cleveland: Domestic Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a good account of the domestic policies of Grover Cleveland's first administration. His ineffective leadership and attitudes towards race, women's rights, and immigration is somewhat surprising.
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The White House

The White House: Presidents: Grover Cleveland

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a biography of former president Grover Cleveland, whose two separate terms were divided by a four year period.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Benjamin Harrison: Campaigns and Elections

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the subdued campaign and election of 1888 where the Republicans took control of the presidency, House of Represenatives, and Senate. Find out how Benjamin Harrison was selected as the Republican presidential candidate.
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Other

Historical Marker Database: Encampment of Coxey's Army (1894) Marker

For Students 9th - 10th
This historical marker has information about Coxey's Army and a map showing the location of the encampment. Clicking on the marker enlarges it so the photographs from the Library of Congress are clear.
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A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: Grover Cleveland

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has Cleveland's biography, an image gallery, and several video clips.
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Other

President Elect: 1892

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides basic information about the presidential candidates of 1892 as well as an electoral map showing the distribution of votes.
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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Railroads and the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the history of the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887, how it affected the railroads, and the additions made to it over many years.
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Harp Week

Harp Week: The Presidential Elections: Grover Cleveland

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography from Harp Week's extensive website about presidential elections of Grover Cleveland, outlining his tenure as governor of New York, and his two non-consecutive terms as president.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Election of 1884

For Students 9th - 10th
Online resource that provides detailed data for the presidential election of 1884 won by Democratic nominee, Grover Cleveland.
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Other

Potus: Grover Cleveland

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive facts about Grover Cleveland and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
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California Digital Library

Calisphere: Grover Cleveland

For Students 9th - 10th
A broad selection of images featuring Grover Cleveland can be found on this site by Calisphere. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs and image information.
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Other

Hawai'i Independent & Sovereign: The Overthrow of the Monarchy

For Students 9th - 10th
An article from the in-flight magazine of Aloha Airlines relates the history of the events that led to the annexation of Hawaii in the 1890s.
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Other

The Political Graveyard: Election of 1892

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from The Political Graveyard just lists the electoral votes each candidate received in the 1892 election. Links to brief biographical listings about each candidate and elector.
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Mount Holyoke College

Mt. Holyoke: American Interests in the Cuban Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Written by Grover Cleveland, this paper presents the U.S. position for involvement in the affairs of Cuba.
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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: bartleby.com: Presidential Inaugural Address: Grover Cleveland 1st

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the text of the speech given by Grover Cleveland at his first inauguration on March 4, 1885.