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											                       Rutherford B. Hayes was a deeply religious man and would sing gospel hymns with his family every night. Clearly out of danger of any major consequential disasters, the administration, cabinet, and even Vice President William Wheeler would often join in and be entertained into the early hours of the morning. And yes, Secretary of the Interior, Carl Schurz, was frequently found on the piano. What a presidency.