Stephen Grover Cleveland served two non-consecutive terms as the 22nd and 24th President of the United States from 1885 to 1889 and 1893 to 1897. He worked as a lawyer and held public offices including Mayor of Buffalo and Governor of New York before becoming President. As President, Cleveland focused on civil service reform, lowering tariffs, and restoring the nation's gold reserves. He was known for his honesty, independence, and extensive use of the presidential veto.

1. Stephen Grover Cleveland (1837-1908)

3. Personal Characteristics Hard-working Honest Independent

4. Before becoming a president Studied at Clinton Liberal Academy Worked as a lawyer Became a member of the Democratic Party Elected as a Mayor of Buffalo Governor of New York

5. 1st T erm as President ( 1885–1889)

7. Legacy The reform of the government- attempt to abolish spoil system. He vetoed hundreds of private pensions Attempt to reduce the tariff

8. 2nd term as President (1893–1897)

9. Results of the 2 nd Presidency Treasury's gold reserves were restored to safe levels. Establishment of free trade with Hawai'i Strengthening of the power of the executive branch

10. Interesting Facts He used the veto far more often than any President up to that time The only President who had a wedding in the White House Being 49 year old married 21 year old girl His portrait was on the U.S. $1000 bill from 1928 to 1946. Was the president for 2 times