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What happened in 1872?
In 1872, the United States held its 22nd presidential election. Ulysses S. Grant, the Republican candidate, won a second term. This election included Hiram Revels as the first African American vice presidential candidate on some ballots, though Grant ultimately defeated Horace Greeley of the Liberal Republican Party. That year saw the birth of eight notable figures and the death of three significant individuals. Aside from the election, the country was undergoing Reconstruction in the South and experiencing industrial growth nationwide.
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Era
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Industrial Era
Chronology of 1872
Documented Historical Record
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1872 United States presidential election
22nd quadrennial U.S. presidential election
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12.1872End of 1872 Record · 4 events
Historical Significance
Context & Impact
In 1872, the United States held its 22nd presidential election. Ulysses S. Grant, the Republican candidate, won a second term. This election included Hiram Revels as the first African American vice presidential candidate on some ballots, though Grant ultimately defeated Horace Greeley of the Liberal Republican Party. That year saw the birth of eight notable figures and the death of three significant individuals. Aside from the election, the country was undergoing Reconstruction in the South and experiencing industrial growth nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in 1872?
In 1872, the United States presidential election occurred, with Ulysses S. Grant winning a second term. That year also marked the establishment of Yellowstone National Park, the first national park in America, and significant rebuilding efforts in Chicago following the Great Chicago Fire.
Who was born in 1872?
Bertrand Russell, a British philosopher and mathematician, and Calvin Coolidge, the future 30th President of the United States, were born in 1872. Roald Amundsen, the Norwegian explorer who led the first expedition to reach the South Pole, was another notable figure born that year.
Who won the 1872 presidential election?
Ulysses S. Grant won the 1872 United States presidential election, securing a second term as president. He defeated Horace Greeley, the Liberal Republican candidate, with significant victories in both the popular vote and electoral college.
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