The Currency

This work contains the famous speech on currency made by future US President James A. Garfield in 1868. In it, Garfield discusses the role of the federal government and the need for stability in currency. This speech was influential in shaping economic policy in the post-Civil War era. A must-read for anyone interested in US history or economics.
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