FAQ About Rutherford Hayes
How did Rutherford B. Hayes address economic issues during his presidency?
During his presidency, Rutherford B. Hayes dealt with economic issues such as the national debt and the effects of the depression that followed the Panic of 1873. He attempted to improve the economy by advocating for the resumption of specie payments to strengthen the currency, and he vetoed inflationary policies that he perceived as harmful to economic stability.
