On March 18, 1837, Grover Cleveland was born in Caldwell, New Jersey. He later became the 22nd and 24th president of the United States, the only president to serve non-consecutive terms. Cleveland gained a reputation for honesty and opposition to political corruption. His presidencies dealt with economic issues, including the Panic of 1893, and debates over tariffs and monetary policy. He often vetoed what he saw as unnecessary spending. Cleveland’s unusual two-term pattern and political independence make him a distinctive figure in U.S. presidential history.
