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Ulysses S. Grant: “If the question can be met as to how to get a fixed value to our currency, that value constantly and uniformly…”

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If the question can be met as to how to get a fixed value to our currency, that value constantly and uniformly approaching par with specie, a very desirable object will be gained.
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Ulysses S. Grant
Republican · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Grant discusses the importance of stabilizing currency value to achieve economic goals.

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