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Grover Cleveland Born
Grover Cleveland was born in Caldwell, New Jersey. He would become the only president to serve two non-consecutive terms (22nd and 24th), winning the popular vote in three consecutive elections. Cleveland was known for his commitment to honest government and opposition to political corruption.
Why It Matters
Cleveland's political career demonstrated the American electorate's capacity to value integrity in public office, and his non-consecutive terms remain unique in presidential history.