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The Administration of President Hayes

John William Burgess · 1916

A 1916 scholarly book by political scientist John W. Burgess analysing Hayes's presidency and policies.

This scholarly book studies Hayes's presidency and policies, written decades after he left office.

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John W. Burgess, The Administration of President Hayes, 1916. Scanned book, Internet Archive.

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What it is

This is a book by John W. Burgess, a Columbia University political scientist, published in 1916. It is based on lectures he delivered at Kenyon College in 1915 and examines the presidential administration of Rutherford B. Hayes.

Why it matters

Written decades after Hayes left office, the book reflects how later historians assessed his presidency, including his politics and government decisions during 1877-1881. It shows how Hayes's legacy was studied and interpreted by scholars of a later generation.

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  • Why might a historian writing in 1916 see Hayes's presidency differently than people living through it in the 1870s?
  • What kinds of evidence would Burgess have used to write about events he did not witness?
  • What might be missing from a scholarly account written so long after the events?

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