Books like Rutherford B. Hayes by Sandra Francis

This book is a biography of a leader of the Reconstruction era, whose contested election eerily parallels the election debacle of 2000. The disputed election of 1876 between Rutherford B. Hayes and Samuel Tilden, in which Congress set up a special electoral commission, handing the disputed electoral votes to Hayes, brings recent events into sharp focus. Historian Hans L. Trefousse explores Hayes's new relevance and reconsiders what many have seen as the pitfalls of his presidency. While Hayes did officially terminate the Reconstruction, Trefousse points out that this process was already well under way by the start of his term and there was little he could do to stop it. A great intellectual and one of our best-educated presidents, Hayes did much more in the way of healing the nation and elevating the presidency. - Publisher.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham brings to life the extraordinary life of the Founding Father Thomas Jefferson, showcasing his political genius, vision, and struggles during the early American republic.

Biography of the 19th President of the United States.

Examines the life and career of Barack Obama, discussing his accomplishments, and describing how his actions have impacted the history and development of the United States.

Traces the life and achievements of the architect, bibliophile, president, and author of the Declaration of Independence.