jan 1, 1868 - Ulysses S. Grant elected president

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Grant (republican) vs Horatio Seymour (Dem)

seymour- new york governor, almost declined the nomination b/c he thought they could not overcome the stain of disloyalty.

result: grant wins by an overwhelming margin

-repulicans retain 2/3 majority in both congress houses

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