Type your answer here... In 1845, Hayes began practicing law in Ohio. From 1858-61, he served as the Cincinnati City Solicitor. Hayes served in the Civil War, rising to the rank of major general of volunteers. He showed valor on the battlefied having been wounded several times. He resigned soon after Lee surrendered in 1865. Hayes was quickly elected as a U.S. Representative serving from 1865-67. In 1868, Hayes became the Governor of Ohio. He served from 1868-1872 and again from 1876-77 when he became President
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He served on the Board of Trustees of Ohio State University.
Because he did not want to run a second term
His father died before RutherfordII was born.
The Republicans gained the presidency from the Compromise of 1877. The Democrats agreed to accept the Republican presidential elector, Rutherford B. Hayes.
Rutherford B. Hayes checked into the Excelsior House Hotel in Jefferson, TX, on January 30, 1878. This was one year into his presidency. I am still researching as to why he was there.
Hayes announced early that he would not seek a second term and he stuck by his decision. His term therefore expired at the end of four years.
He was a good president, a brave soldier, and restored public faith in the presidency.