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September 05, 2009
A 19th Century Congressman Who Resembles Ben Bernanke (external link)

Elbridge Gerry Spaulding was the “father of the greenback”. Be sure to read the financial sections of this obituary. In business and government, he was an interesting gentleman.

Tags: Buffalo, civil war, father of the greenback, legal tender act of 1862, monetary policy, NY

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