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Before It Became History | From Coins to Greenbacks: The Story of U.S. Paper Money
How did America go from colonial coins and foreign currency to the paper money we use today? Discover the fascinating history of American money and how a growing nation built a financial system to support its economy and future.
Before It Became History, a podcast series from the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute, explores the people and moments that shaped the American story. Each episode looks beyond the legend to examine the decisions, conflicts, and ideas that tested the promise of liberty and helped define our democracy.
This is history before it hardened into memory — and a conversation…
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