RUTHERFORD B. HAYES

by Elisabeth Myers ‧ RELEASE DATE: April 4, 1969

Like Hayes' presidency--quiet, efficient but unimpressive. Except for details on schooling, this concentrates on his political life almost entirely, relegating his wife (but not the ""Lemonade Lucy"" nickname) and children to a few subordinate clauses, and extending only token recognition to other interests. Otherwise ""he serves his party best who serves his country best"" is an indication of the straightforward, upright gentleman from Ohio whose political allies negotiated with southern Democrats to give him a majority of one in the Electoral College. Adequate if not penetrating.

Pub Date: April 4, 1969

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Reilly & Lee

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: April 1, 1969

Categories: NONFICTION