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100 Days in the Life of Rutherford Hayes
The greatest tragedy in all of American historical biography is that President Rutherford Hayes has been thrown in the trash. Ignored-or worse-dismissed as an average president, Hayes has, since he left office in 1881, become one of the least regarded presidents in United States history. It is time for the tide to turn.
He was not flashy. He was not loud. He did not beat his chest and demand attention. He was a man who has received little if any of the recognition to which he is entitled.
In this consolidated biography, presidential enthusiast Eric Ebinger selects 100 days in the life of Hayes which, he believes, best represent Hayes' character. Employing the dramatic and revealing Hayes diary, Ebinger walks the reader through a remarkable, passionate, and ultimately, noble life.
One thing is guaranteed--Rutherford B. Hayes does not disappoint.
He was not flashy. He was not loud. He did not beat his chest and demand attention. He was a man who has received little if any of the recognition to which he is entitled.
In this consolidated biography, presidential enthusiast Eric Ebinger selects 100 days in the life of Hayes which, he believes, best represent Hayes' character. Employing the dramatic and revealing Hayes diary, Ebinger walks the reader through a remarkable, passionate, and ultimately, noble life.
One thing is guaranteed--Rutherford B. Hayes does not disappoint.
215 pages, Paperback
Published June 17, 2016
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February 26, 2022
I really like the concept of exploring 100 days in someone's life and the use of first person letters is excellent. I would like further depth particularly during the prez years. The Civil War material is good depth and explores a part of the Civil War I was unfamiliar.
The authors assertion that Hayes should be in the top tier of Presidents takes away from the book. A bit too biased for me as I don't think there is a strong case to be in top 20 much a less top 10. Yes Civil rights were a platform but just because he wanted to do it doesn't mean that he accomplished much of it. There are limited tangible achievements. Imo he probably fits around 20-25, right around the top half, give or take.
The authors assertion that Hayes should be in the top tier of Presidents takes away from the book. A bit too biased for me as I don't think there is a strong case to be in top 20 much a less top 10. Yes Civil rights were a platform but just because he wanted to do it doesn't mean that he accomplished much of it. There are limited tangible achievements. Imo he probably fits around 20-25, right around the top half, give or take.
December 5, 2016
My interest in Rutherford Hayes came about almost by accident. I have long had an interest in Presidents and presidential politics, but had never really given much thought to Hayes until I stopped in a small used book store in Ft Worth, TX and picked up a copy of "The Stolen Election: Hayes Versus Tilden—1876" by Lloyd Robinson. A month later I was driving through Freemont, OH and took the opportunity to visit Spiegel Grove, the site of Hayes' Presidential Library & Museum and also the home, once a summer home that became his retirement home.
Mostly due to the questionable and controversial nature of his election, "President Rutherford Hayes has been thrown in the trash. Ignored-or worse-dismissed as an average president."
Much like President James Garfield, Hayes deserves far more recognition for his strength of character, his passionate stands for the rights granted by our U S Constitution and its Amendments, and many remarkable achievements.
Mostly due to the questionable and controversial nature of his election, "President Rutherford Hayes has been thrown in the trash. Ignored-or worse-dismissed as an average president."
Much like President James Garfield, Hayes deserves far more recognition for his strength of character, his passionate stands for the rights granted by our U S Constitution and its Amendments, and many remarkable achievements.
March 9, 2017
I just finished this book about Rutherford B. Hayes’ home, Spiegel Grove in Fremont, Ohio. Like most Americans I knew little of this President. He was just a picture on the charts of Presidents. The tour of his home had the feeling of his spirit and it was easy to imagine the family that lived in the home that has been lovingly restored to the time (1880s) of Lucy and Rutherford. We were told about his amazing Civil War service, his three terms as Ohio Governor and the person he was. Next to the home stands The Rutherford B. Hayes Library and Museum. We were educated more about this amazing man and equally amazing wife, First Lady Lucy Hayes. In the gift shop I purchased this book by Eric Ebinger. I was needing to know more.
Ebinger has given us 100 days of R.B. Hayes that help us understand this, somewhat, forgotten President. I find it a real shame that we did not spend time in school to know this man. He was wounded four times in the Civil War He was, a man that stood for all of the people, regardless of their economic status. He stood for free education for all, including prison reform, the importance of standing with the terms of our treaties, fair wages and much more. He believed the former slaves should be educated. I ended the book hoping that others will help this President take his rightful place in history.
A well written and researched book that is a rather fast and entertaining read. This is a wonderful resource for American History teaches at all levels. I thoroughly recommend this book, especially to those women and men in politics.
Ebinger has given us 100 days of R.B. Hayes that help us understand this, somewhat, forgotten President. I find it a real shame that we did not spend time in school to know this man. He was wounded four times in the Civil War He was, a man that stood for all of the people, regardless of their economic status. He stood for free education for all, including prison reform, the importance of standing with the terms of our treaties, fair wages and much more. He believed the former slaves should be educated. I ended the book hoping that others will help this President take his rightful place in history.
A well written and researched book that is a rather fast and entertaining read. This is a wonderful resource for American History teaches at all levels. I thoroughly recommend this book, especially to those women and men in politics.
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