The Panic of 1893 happened during Cleveland’s second term. His comeback was immediately punished by economic catastrophe. Terrible timing.
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Gold Standard Defense
Cleveland defended the gold standard so fiercely, you'd think he personally owned Fort Knox. Monetary policy as personal mission.
📅 June 9, 2025
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Cleveland's Independence
Cleveland was independent from his own party. He was like a political lone wolf who happened to be a Democrat.
📅 June 9, 2025
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Cleveland's Bluntness
Cleveland spoke so bluntly, diplomats needed translators to soften his words. Tact was not his strong suit.
📅 June 9, 2025
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Bourbon Democrat
Cleveland was a 'Bourbon Democrat' - conservative on economics, liberal on bourbon. At least he had his priorities straight.
📅 June 9, 2025
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Cleveland's Wedding
Cleveland got married in the White House at age 49 to a 21-year-old. It was like a presidential reality show…
📅 June 9, 2025
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Pullman Strike
Cleveland sent federal troops to break the Pullman Strike. He proved that Democrats could be just as tough on labor…
📅 June 9, 2025
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