The Vote That Made the President

The Vote That Made the President, written by David Dudley Field in the late 19th century, is a historical account of the contentious 1876 U.S. presidential election. The book focuses on the disputed electoral votes from Louisiana and Florida that resulted in Rutherford B. Hayes's narrow victory. Field scrutinizes the legitimacy of these votes and raises important questions about electoral integrity during a pivotal moment in American history.