Principles And Purposes Of Our Form Of Government As Set Forth In Public Papers Of Grover Cleveland

by Grover Cleveland

""Principles And Purposes Of Our Form Of Government As Set Forth In Public Papers Of Grover Cleveland (1892)"" is a collection of speeches and writings by the 22nd President of the United States, Grover Cleveland. The book, originally published in 1892, provides a detailed insight into the principles and purposes of the American form of government as envisioned by Cleveland.The collection includes some of Cleveland's most important speeches, such as his inaugural addresses, as well as his messages to Congress and other public addresses. The book is divided into sections that cover various topics, including the role of the federal government, the importance of individual rights and freedoms, and the need for a strong and independent judiciary.Throughout the book, Cleveland emphasizes the importance of limited government, fiscal responsibility, and a commitment to justice and equality for all citizens. He also stresses the need for a strong and effective executive branch that can lead the country through times of crisis and uncertainty.Overall, ""Principles And Purposes Of Our Form Of Government As Set Forth In Public Papers Of Grover Cleveland (1892)"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and principles of American government. Cleveland's insights and perspectives on these topics continue to be relevant and insightful today, more than a century after they were first written.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

200 pages, Paperback

Published September 10, 2010

About the author

Stephen Grover Cleveland was the twenty-second and twenty-fourth President of the United States. Cleveland is the only President to serve two non-consecutive terms (1885–1889 and 1893–1897). He was the winner of the popular vote for President three times—in 1884, 1888, and 1892—and was the only Democrat elected to the Presidency in the era of Republican political domination that lasted from 1860 to 1912. Cleveland's admirers praise him for his honesty, independence, integrity, and commitment to the principles of classical liberalism. As a leader of the Bourbon Democrats, he opposed imperialism, taxes, subsidies and inflationary policies, but as a reformer he also worked against corruption, patronage, and bossism.

Some of Cleveland's actions caused controversy even within his own party. His intervention in the Pullman Strike of 1894 in order to keep the railroads moving angered labor unions, and his support of the gold standard and opposition to free silver alienated the agrarian wing of the Democrats. Furthermore, critics complained that he had little imagination and seemed overwhelmed by the nation's economic disasters—depressions and strikes—in his second term. Even so, his reputation for honesty and good character survived the troubles of his second term. In the words of his biographer, Allan Nevins, "in Grover Cleveland the greatness lies in typical rather than unusual qualities. He had no endowments that thousands of men do not have. He possessed honesty, courage, firmness, independence, and common sense. But he possessed them to a degree other men do not."