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=Grover Cleveland=

Early History
He was born on March 18, 1837 in Caldwell New Jersey. He was orginally named Stephen Grover Cleveland but he changed when he was an adult. In his early adulthood he was a lawyer but was soon able to become mayor of Buffalo, New York in 1882. He became Governor of New York in 1883 as the underdog in the Democratic party. He ran for Democratic party presidential candidate against James G. Baine in 1884. He won 219 votes to Blaine's 182. Then in 1888 he lost the he lost the race to Bejamin Harrison. He was able to win in 1892 due to a new party the populist party which split the west which usually voted for the republicans.

First term
He began by upgrading the United States navy and making sure they get rid of all old models. He used his veto power very often due to the fact Congress still had a majority Republicans after the Civil War. He is was a strong supporter of U.S. currency to be backed up by gold instead of silver which was supported by Westerners. He and his Secretary of Treasury made sure the amount of silver was used was drastically reduced. He was very famous for his bill to reduce tariffs. The republicans believed that this would ruin American industry and this bill died in congress. This bill was a big factor in Cleveland's loss in 1888.

Second Term
He wom the election due to the fact that Republicans made all importd goods extremly high for the average citizen and wanted Cleveland lower tariffs. At the start he had to deal with a economy nearing a Depression due to the shortage of gold. He was able convince enough senators to repeal the Silver policy made by Harrison and eventually the gold reserves were filled. He also help maintain trade with Hawaii after they overthrew their queen and formed a republic. He also had a huge role when Britain and Venezuela over territory boundraries.Thanks to him and his Secretary of State the problem was soon resloved and the United states gain better relation with Britain and south America.

Summary
So here are just a few brief accomplishment made by Grover Cleveland. He may not be the most famous presidents but he is a very important one for sure. He was giant influence for tariffs and his dealing from Hawaii gave us resources to exotic items. His new currency bill began the end of silver as the backing for American currency. He accomplished what no other president has ever done he won back his office from the man who took it away from him. This shows how he was a great president and how Americans regreted taking him out of office. This is why he is a very significant president. Grover Cleveland Statue outside city hall in Buffalo.