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Grover Cleveland 22 nd and 24 th president 2 terms Elizabeth 4 th Grade. Introduction. Born: March 18, 1837 in Caldwell, N.J. Died: June 24, 1908 in Princeton, N.J. Elected: March 4, 1885 and March 4, 1893 Political Party: Democrat
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Grover Cleveland22nd and 24th president2 termsElizabeth 4th Grade
Introduction • Born: March 18, 1837 in Caldwell, N.J. • Died: June 24, 1908 in Princeton, N.J. • Elected: March 4, 1885 and March 4, 1893 • Political Party: Democrat • Interesting Fact: He was the only president to serve for 2 terms that were not back to back.
Early Life • Parents named Ann and Richard • 3 brothers, 5 sisters • Dad was a Minister • Moved to Fayetteville in 1841 • Liked to fish and hunt • Attended Fayetteville Academy • Worked as a store clerk • Dad died in 1853 due to a health issue • Never went to college
Family Life • Married Frances Folsom in 1886 • Had 5 kids • Ruth 1st • Esther 2nd • Marion 3rd • Richard 4th • Francis 5th
Elections • 1: Vice President: Thomas A. Hendricks: Ran Against: James G. Blaine • 2: Vice President: Adlai E. Stevenson: Ran Against: Benjamin Harrison
Interesting Facts • The Baby Ruth candy bar was named after his daughter, Ruth • During his second term he got cancer in his mouth • He advised congress to accept the gift • Some Americans called him Uncle Jumbo
Works Cited • http://worldbookonline/student • http://www.whitehouse.gov/photos-and-video/photogallery/thepresidents • Rumsch, BreAnn. Grover Cleveland. 2009.