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Rutherford B. Hayes was the 19th President of the United States, serving from 1877 to 1881. He is best known for ending the Reconstruction era by withdrawing federal troops from the South, which effectively restored local white Democratic control. His presidency also focused on civil service reform and efforts to modernize the economy, including the promotion of the use of the telegraph and railroads. Additionally, Hayes was known for his commitment to education and support for the rights of African Americans during a tumultuous period in American history.

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