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Currency Fights Colorful Phases of U S History
Washington AP reports renewed clashes between inflationists and sound money advocates as Roosevelt pursues experimental monetary policy. The piece traces U S currency battles from colonial wampum to 20th century debates on the gold standard, silver, and the dollar’s value, noting figures like Sprague and Franklin and events from Shays’ Rebellion to early paper money.
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Washington
O. M. W. Sprague
Treasury
Roosevelt
Alexander Hamilton
Andrew Jackson
United States Bank
Daniel Shay
Massachusetts
Greenback
William Jennings Bryan
Coxey
George F. Warren
New England
Benjamin Franklin