[Ads-l] No. 45

[Margaret Winters]

He's the only president to serve two non-consecutive terms.  That differentiates him from Adams (father and son), Harrison (grandfather and grandson) and Bush (father and son).


Margaret


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MARGARET E WINTERS
Former Provost
Professor Emerita - French and Linguistics
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI  48202

mewinters at wayne.edu



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I seem to recall reference to Cleveland 22 and Cleveland 24, to distinguish
which term is being referred to. But I can't remember where.

<<  Grover Cleveland served two non-consecutive terms in office, and is
counted as the nation's 22nd and 24th president. >>

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