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24th U.S. President

Grover Cleveland was the only U.S. President to serve two non-consecutive terms, from 1885 to 1889 and 1893 to 1897. During his presidency, he was committed to reducing government spending and balancing the budget, and he promoted various social reforms. Cleveland is known for his strong moral standards and political independence.

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Famous Grover Cleveland Quotes

“The appointing power of the Pope is treated as a public trust, and not as a personal perquisite.”

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Author:Grover Cleveland

“William McKinley has left us a priceless gift in the example of a useful and pure life, in his fidelity to public trusts and in his demonstration of the value of kindly virtues that not only ennoble but lead to success.”

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Author:Grover Cleveland

“All must admit that the reception of the teachings of Christ results in the purest patriotism, in the most scrupulous fidelity to public trust, and in the best type of citizenship.”

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Book:Addresses, State Papers and Letters

Source: Addresses, State Papers and Letters

“Public officers are the servants and agents of the people, to execute the laws which the people have made.”

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Book:Addresses, State Papers and Letters

Source: Addresses, State Papers and Letters

“Your every voter, as surely as your chief magistrate, exercises a public trust.”

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Book:Grover Cleveland, 1837-1908: chronology, documents, bibliographical aids

Source: Grover Cleveland, 1837-1908: chronology, documents, bibliographical aids

“He who takes the oath today to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States only assumes the solemn obligation which every patriotic citizen . . . should share with him. . . . Your every voter, as surely as your Chief Magistrate, under the same high sanction, though in a different sphere, exercises a public trust.”

Source: Grover Cleveland, 1837-1908: chronology, documents, bibliographical aids

About the Author

Born: March 18, 1837
Died: June 24, 1908
Known for: 24th U.S. President
Quotes: 87

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