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Greenback Controversy Draws Democratic Platform Clash
A lengthy framing of the 1870s currency dispute unfolds, detailing Democratic and Republican positions on contraction, fiat value, and the use of greenbacks. The piece cites Senate debates, Chief Justice Chase, and figures like Morton, Pendleton, and Thurman, arguing for and against redeemable currency and its impact on industry, debt, and national credit.
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