This Day The Sketchy Deal That Makes Hayes President (1877)
Feb 4, 2024
The podcast explores the aftermath of the 1876 election and how a deal with southerners handed the presidency to Rutherford B. Hayes, effectively ending reconstruction. Topics include the close election, rogue states holding the process hostage, and the implications for the South. It also covers historical events like the confirmation of John Marshall, OJ Simpson trial, and the founding of Facebook.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The Contentious Election and Frustrations with the Grant Administration
03:30 • 4min
Contested Electoral Votes and the Impasse in Counting
07:13 • 4min
Compromises and Consequences
10:57 • 10min
Exploring Historical Events: John Marshall, OJ Simpson, and the Founding of Facebook
20:32 • 3min