FAQ About Rutherford Hayes
How did Rutherford B. Hayes's early life and career prepare him for the presidency?
Rutherford B. Hayes's early life and career were marked by significant legal, military, and political experiences that equipped him for the presidency. He graduated from Kenyon College and Harvard Law School, and worked as a lawyer and city solicitor in Cincinnati, Ohio. Hayes served as a Union Army officer with distinction during the Civil War and later as a U.S. Congressman and Governor of Ohio, where he gained valuable political and administrative experience.
