In the midst of World War I, a tangled web of financial intrigue has unfolded in Washington, D.C. The federal reserve board has been negotiating with Sir George Paish, a high-ranking official from the English treasury, to alleviate concerns over American obligations in Europe. The stakes are high – a whopping $300,000,000 in gold reserves hangs in the balance.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Financial Crimes
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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