Birth: March 18, 1837
Death: June 24, 1908
Term of Office: March 4, 1885 - March 3, 1889; March 4, 1893 - March 3, 1897
Number of Terms Elected: 2 Terms; Note: He ran and won again in 1892. See information about Grover Cleveland's second term.
First Lady: Frances Folsom - Cleveland got married at the White House in 1886.
Grover Cleveland Quote: "Sensible and responsible women do not want to vote."
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Grover Cleveland Quotes
Major Events While in Office:
- Presidential Succession Act (1886)
- Dedication of Statue of Liberty (1886)
- Interstate Commerce Act (1887)
- Dawes Severalty Act (1887)
States Entering Union While in Office:
- None
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