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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