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This veto is regarded by most persons as the turning of the corner by the American people, and setting the face of the Government toward specie payment and honest money.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge F. Hoar: “This veto is regarded by most persons as the turning of the corner by the American people, and setting the face of the…”
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Hoar describes the general perception of Grant's veto as a pivotal moment towards financial integrity in the U.S.
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