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 public papers by the 22nd and 24th President of the United States, Grover Cleveland. The book aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the principles and purposes of the American form of government as outlined by Cleveland during his presidency. The collection of papers covers a wide range of topics, including the role of the government in the lives of citizens, the importance of individual rights and freedoms, and the need for a strong and independent judiciary. Cleveland also discusses the importance of a balanced budget and fiscal responsibility, as well as the need for fair and just taxation policies. Throughout the book, Cleveland emphasizes the importance of democracy and the role of citizens in shaping their government. He argues that the government should serve the people, rather than the other way around. Cleveland's papers also touch on issues such as civil service reform, foreign policy, and the importance of education in a democratic society. Overall, Principles And Purposes Of Our Form Of Government As Set Forth In Public Papers Of Grover Cleveland (1892) provides a valuable insight into the political philosophy of one of America's most influential presidents. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, government, and political philosophy.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, Hardcover

Published October 27, 2008

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."