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Rutherford B. Hayes, by Carl Schurz
Carl Schurz · 1914
A biographical essay on Hayes written by Carl Schurz, who knew him, published in a 1914 collection on the presidents.
A biographical essay on Hayes's life and presidency written by Carl Schurz, who knew him personally.
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What it is
This is an essay on Rutherford B. Hayes, written by Carl Schurz and published in the 1914 collection The Presidents of the United States, 1789-1914. It traces Hayes's life from his birth in Delaware, Ohio, through his education and into his public career.
Why it matters
Because Schurz knew Hayes personally and had served alongside him in public life, this essay blends personal acquaintance with historical judgement, making it a valuable secondary account written soon after Hayes's death.
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