Uploaded August 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Join the Bobblehead George crew and Periodic Presidents for a look at POTUS #19... Rutherford B. Hayes !
Rutherford B. Hayes was born in Delaware, Ohio in 1822. Hayes was an educated man, and graduated from Harvard Law School in 1845. Hayes achieved much respect and earned a gallant reputation for his service during the Civil War. Throughout the war, Hayes was wounded a staggering five times. Following the war, Hayes became more involved in politics, serving as a US Representative before becoming governor of Ohio.
The Republican Party was struggling due to an economic depression and corruption in the Grant administration. Hayes won the Republican nomination against New York Governor Samuel Tilden. The 1876 election was the closest in US History, as Hayes won by a single electoral vote. Hayes was able to win, despite Tilden winning the popular vote. The election was also very complex, as there was no conclusive winner of multiple states. A special commission was formed, and Hayes was declared the winner. The decision is also possibly due to the promise of removing federal troops from the South.
Hayes is perhaps best known as the president that oversaw the end of reconstruction, as federal troops were removed from former confederate territory. Hayes’s administration was not completely from domestic conflict, as the Army was called in to end the Great Railroad Strike of 1877. As President, Hayes backed the gold standard, advocated for civil service reform, and had the first telephone installed in the white house.
Hayes did not run for reelection and retired to his home in Ohio. Hayes passed away in his home at the age of 70 on January 17, 1893, due to complications from a heart attack.
-video chapters-
0:01 - Welcome back to Bobblehead George
0:10 - Rutherford B. Hayes' early years
0:19 - Rutherford B. Hayes' service in the American Civil War
0:28 - Rutherford B. Hayes' political career
0:35 - Rutherford B. Hayes' periodic cell
0:56 - The election of 1876
1:21 - The Compromise of 1877
1:34 - Rutherford B. Hayes' presidency and the end of Reconstruction
1:42 - The Great Railroad Strike of 1877
1:58 - Rutherford B. Hayes steps down after one term
2:07 - Make sure to check out Periodic Presidents to learn more!
2:16 - Watch the previous president, Ulysses S. Grant, and SUBSCRIBE to Bobblehead George!
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Join the Bobblehead George crew and Periodic Presidents for a look at POTUS #19... Rutherford B. Hayes !
Rutherford B. Hayes was born in Delaware, Ohio in 1822. Hayes was an educated man, and graduated from Harvard Law School in 1845. Hayes achieved much respect and earned a gallant reputation for his service during the Civil War. Throughout the war, Hayes was wounded a staggering five times. Following the war, Hayes became more involved in politics, serving as a US Representative before becoming governor of Ohio.
The Republican Party was struggling due to an economic depression and corruption in the Grant administration. Hayes won the Republican nomination against New York Governor Samuel Tilden. The 1876 election was the closest in US History, as Hayes won by a single electoral vote. Hayes was able to win, despite Tilden winning the popular vote. The election was also very complex, as there was no conclusive winner of multiple states. A special commission was formed, and Hayes was declared the winner. The decision is also possibly due to the promise of removing federal troops from the South.
Hayes is perhaps best known as the president that oversaw the end of reconstruction, as federal troops were removed from former confederate territory. Hayes’s administration was not completely from domestic conflict, as the Army was called in to end the Great Railroad Strike of 1877. As President, Hayes backed the gold standard, advocated for civil service reform, and had the first telephone installed in the white house.
Hayes did not run for reelection and retired to his home in Ohio. Hayes passed away in his home at the age of 70 on January 17, 1893, due to complications from a heart attack.
-video chapters-
0:01 - Welcome back to Bobblehead George
0:10 - Rutherford B. Hayes' early years
0:19 - Rutherford B. Hayes' service in the American Civil War
0:28 - Rutherford B. Hayes' political career
0:35 - Rutherford B. Hayes' periodic cell
0:56 - The election of 1876
1:21 - The Compromise of 1877
1:34 - Rutherford B. Hayes' presidency and the end of Reconstruction
1:42 - The Great Railroad Strike of 1877
1:58 - Rutherford B. Hayes steps down after one term
2:07 - Make sure to check out Periodic Presidents to learn more!
2:16 - Watch the previous president, Ulysses S. Grant, and SUBSCRIBE to Bobblehead George!
Visit Bobblehead George at: bobbleheadgeorge.org
Bobblehead George is a non-profit organization, based in Manchester, Pennsylvania, that is dedicated to creating and providing unique, accurate, and entertaining educational content to life-long learners of ALL ages. Our organization was started by public school teachers, David Raymond, Eric Gimbi, and Mike Graham. Dave, Eric, and Mike are incredibly passionate about teaching and education.
Our mission is to share that love of learning within our community, across the nation, and around the globe! Bobblehead George provides a unique opportunity to reach students beyond the traditional classroom walls by providing virtual field trips that are fun, informative, & engaging.
To help ensure that our mission is successful, we rely on donations from kind people like you. Consider making your donation a tribute to an educator who made a difference in YOUR life.
Please visit bobbleheadgeorge.org/donate to learn more!
Please visit Alex Raymond Films at:
alexraymondfilms.com
Please visit Periodic Presidents at: periodicpresidents.com
As middle school history teachers, Mr. Gimbi and Mr. Raymond can honestly testify that nothing has made learning the presidents, presidential elections, and the Constitution easier for our students than Periodic Presidents. Be sure to check out their online store on their website.
Follow us on TikTok!
@BobbleheadGeorge
Follow us on Instagram!
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#bobbleheadgeorge #periodicpresidents #MrGimbi #rutherfordbhayes #presidenthayes #presidentialhistory #reconstruction
