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^ Bison were hunted almost to the point of extinction during the latter 1800s; Yellowstone National Park was the only remaining place in the country where free-roaming herds persisted.[455]

^ In spite of Grant's peaceful efforts, over 200 battles were fought with Native Americans during his presidency. Grant's peace policy survived Custer's death, even after Grant left office in 1877, as Indian policy remained under the Interior Department rather than changed over to the War Department.[464] The policy was considered humanitarian for its time but was later criticized for disregarding tribal cultures.[465]

^ The 1877 Black Hills takeover by the federal government has remained in dispute by the Sioux tribe, as no monetary funding was given for the land and only 10% of the tribal males signed the cession agreement.[466]

^ The Democrats were in disarray over the 1871 Tweed Ring scandal in New York City.[474]

^ Details revealed of the 1867 Crédit Mobilier bribery scandal, implicating both Colfax and Wilson, stung the Grant administration, but Grant was not connected to the corruption.[477]

^ Greeley died on November 28, 1872, as a result, his electoral votes were split between four candidates. 