6.3K views · 243 reactions | In the presidential election of 1876,...

In 1876, America faced the wildest election in its history. Samuel Tilden won the popular vote and was just one electoral vote away from the presidency — but four states sent in two different sets of results. Months of chaos followed, with both sides accusing each other of fraud. In the end, a special commission voted 8 to 7 along party lines, handing the presidency to Rutherford B. Hayes. The deal became known as the Compromise of 1877 — and it changed U.S. history forever. 🗳️🇺🇸 #USHistory #