In the 1850's one of the head teachers was William N. Cleveland,
who for two years was connected with the school. His interest was temporary,
as he was a student of the Theological Seminary, neighbor to the Institution,
preparing for the ministry. His younger brother was through his influence employed
first in a clerical capacity and later as both secretary and teacher in the
literary department. This was Grover Cleveland. The youth who became President
of the United States developed in the period of his service, though less than
two years, an interest in the welfare of the sightless that he never lost.

22nd President 1885-1889
24th President 1893-1897
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