In the sweltering summer of 1923, Louis A. Hill, the director of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, ruled with an iron fist, prioritizing quantity over quality in the production of the nation’s currency. But his reign was short-lived, as he recently stepped down, leaving behind a trail of discontented workers and a legacy of subpar printing.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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