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Emperor Norton: America’s Fake King (Please Accept My Coupons)
In 1859, a failed businessman named Joshua Norton did the only logical thing left to do: he declared himself Emperor of the United States. Surprisingly, the city of San Francisco just... went along with it.
In this episode, we dive into the life of America’s first and only monarch. We cover:
How he tried to dissolve Congress (and why they ignored him).
His vision for the Bay Bridge 60 years before it was built.
Why the police were afraid to arrest him.
The currency he printed that local businesses actually accepted.
In the studio: Travis explains the reign of Emperor Norton with the frantic…
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