The United States presidential election of 1876 was the 23rd quadrennial presidential election, held on Tuesday, November 7, 1876. It was one of the most contentious and controversial presidential elections in American history, and is known for being the catalyst for the end of Reconstruction. Republican nominee Rutherford B. Hayes faced Democrat Samuel Tilden. After a controversial post-election process, Hayes was declared the winner.\n\nAnswer this question based on the passage: who became president after the 1876 presidential election? Let's think fast. Stream of consciousness:
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The relevant information is: After a controversial post-election process, Hayes was declared the winner. So the final answer is Rutherford B. Hayes.
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