The economic depression of the 1870s, often referred to as the Long Depression, began with the Panic of 1873. During this period, Ulysses S. Grant was the President of the United States, serving his second term from 1873 to 1877. His administration faced significant economic challenges, including high unemployment and deflation, which stemmed from over-speculation in railroads and other industries.
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