Republican (nationalist) President Hayes—without a constitutional amendment—signs the Specie Suspension Act of 1878, prohibiting the further redemption of “Greenback” Notes (Bills of Credit) for gold and silver Coin (lawful Money).

       [restored 5/9/2022]

Subsequent Events:

3/7/1881                   7/14/1890                  5/15/1900

Authority:

“Law of the Jungle”
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References:

Current U.s. National Debt:

$36,167,124,467,492

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