In the presidential election of 1876, the top two candidates were Republican Rutherford B. Hayes and Democrat Samuel Tilden. For weeks, Americans were unsure of the winner. A special electoral commission carried out an investigation. Tilden had won the popular vote. But the commission found Hayes to be the winner. Two days later, he was sworn in as the 19th president. For more on Hayes, go to https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/americas-presidents-rutherford-hayes/3929542.html | VOA Learning E

In 1876, America faced the wildest election in its history. Samuel Tilden won the popular vote and was just one electoral vote away from the presidency — but four states sent in two different sets of results. Months of chaos followed, with both sides accusing each other of fraud. In the end, a special commission voted 8 to 7 along party lines, handing the presidency to Rutherford B. Hayes. The deal became known as the Compromise of 1877 — and it changed U.S. history forever. 🗳️🇺🇸 #USHistory #