Rutherford B. Hayes
19th President of the United States

Rutherford B. Hayes

Term: 1877-1881

"A house divided against itself cannot stand."

Quick Facts

Party: Republican
Term: 1877-1881

Biography

Rutherford B. Hayes served as the 19th President of the United States from 1877-1881. His presidency was marked by the profound challenges of the Civil War era and the struggle to preserve the Union.

As a Republican president, Rutherford B. Hayes navigated one of the most turbulent periods in American history, making decisions that would shape the nation for generations to come.