Ghosts of DC The lost and untold history of Washington

If you’re a history buff — and a presidential history buff — you’re well aware of the 1876 U.S. Presidential election. This is not a post about that. You can read up on the whole election on Wikipedia as well as the resulting “corrupt bargain,” the Compromise of 1877 – ending military occupation of the southern states (effectively ending Reconstruction) and ... Read More »