"Mr. Cleveland Tackles the Financial Question"

Shortly after Grover Cleveland became president in 1893, America's second worst depression began.  At its worst,  between 15%-20% of the work force was unemployed and many farm products sold for less than the cost of production.  Many considered President Cleveland's response to be  inadequate.  John G. Carlisle (holding the bull's tail) was Cleveland's Secretary of the Treasury.

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