Election Controversy
Tilden, a reformer, won the popular vote but faced a contentious electoral battle, ultimately falling short of the presidency due to widespread fraud in key southern states. With 184 electoral votes, he was just one shy of victory, while Hayes capitalized on manipulated ballots and invalidated votes to claim the presidency. The situation escalated further in Oregon, where the electoral landscape became even murkier.In this clip
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The Election of 1876
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