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Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln inspired the nation to come together. He ended slavery. He also gave a speech that is known throughout the nation, for its inspirational qualities, the Gettysburg Address. -
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Presidents of Era
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James A. Garfield
Garfield reformed the Post Office Department. He was pro- Civil Rights. Appointed former slaves to important government positions. -
Chester A. Arthur
Signed off on the Pendleton Civil Service Reform. He invested in steam powered ships for the navy, his lasting effect on international affairs. The first federal immigation law was passed by him. -
Grover Cleveland
He is the only president to serve two terms that were not right after eachother. He based the value of paper money on gold. He sent federal troops to try and break up a violent strike. -
Benjamin Harrison
Enacted the Act of 1890, having to do with silver in coinage. He attempted to annex Hawaii. He worked to modernize our navy. -
Theodore Roosevelt
He was the youngest president in our nation's history. He broke up trusts, giving him the name "trust buster". Helped the U.S.A. get more involved in world politics. -
William Howard Taft
He defended the Payne-Aldrich Act, which supported high tariffs. He started 80 anti-trust suits. Also supported a direct election of senators. -
Woodrow Wilson
He passed the 19th amendment, giving women voting rights. He also established the Federal Reserve System. He made Mother's Day a national holiday. -
Warren G. Harding
He ratified the Thompson-Urritia Treaty. He enacted the Emergency Quota Act. He also passed the Emergency Tariff Act. -
Calvin Coolidge
He started the Revenue Act. He passed the Air Commerce Act. He started a navy ammunition depot.
