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Cleveland and Trump: Non-Consecutive Presidencies
Grover Cleveland is the only US president to have served two non-consecutive terms. Donald Trump hopes to become the second.
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- What motivated Cleveland to seek a second, non-consecutive term?
- After his first term, Cleveland was motivated to run again due to his dissatisfaction with his party's populist drift and concerns about cronyism. The absence of a modern primary system influenced his decision.
- How did Grover Cleveland serve non-consecutive terms as president?
- Grover Cleveland won the 1884 presidential election, serving from 1885-1889. He lost the 1888 election to Benjamin Harrison but won again in 1892, serving a non-consecutive second term from 1893-1897.
- What were some significant events during Cleveland's presidencies?
- Cleveland's first term saw events like the Haymarket Riot and the Interstate Commerce Act. His second term was marked by the Panic of 1893 and the Pullman Strike.
- Who are some other presidents who tried to win non-consecutive terms?
- Several other presidents attempted to win non-consecutive terms, including Martin Van Buren, Millard Fillmore, and Theodore Roosevelt, but none succeeded. Trump aims to be the second to achieve this.
- What factors contributed to Cleveland's initial election victory and subsequent loss?
- Cleveland's initial success was due to his anti-corruption stance and narrow victory over James Blaine. His loss in 1888 was attributed to a poorly run campaign and unpopular tariff policies.