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Samuel Jones Tilden (February 9, 1814 – August 4, 1886) was the Democratic candidate for the U.S. presidency in the disputed election of 1876, the most controversial American election of the 19th century. A political reformer, he was a Bourbon Democrat who worked closely with the New York City business community, led the fight against the corruption of Tammany Hall, and fought to keep taxes low.

Samuel J. Tilden

Samuel Jones Tilden (February 9, 1814 – August 4, 1886) was the Democratic candidate for the U.S.…

(1814-1886) Democratic presidential candidate in the election of 1876 against Rutherford B. Hayes, who one by only one electoral vote.

Samuel Jones Tilden

(1814-1886) Democratic presidential candidate in the election of 1876 against Rutherford B. Hayes, who…