Wednesday, September 10, 2008
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This Day in History
  US President Franklin D. Roosevelt Forbids Hoarding of Gold (1933)Executive Order 6102 required US citizens and businesses to turn in all but a small amount of gold to the Federal Reserve in exchange for $20.67 per ounce. It came in the midst of a banking crisis, when the stability of paper currency was in doubt. Consequently, many tried to withdraw their money and redeem it for gold, which was considered safer. However, there simply was not enough gold in the US—or the world—to cover the nation's debts. How many people were prosecuted for violating the order? More... Discuss |
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 That is one good thing about this world...there are always sure to be more springs.Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874-1942) Discuss |
8 Comments:
Beautiful! I love Black-eyed Susans! I was given some by a friend and planted them around our house, but my dh accidentally sprayed weed killer on them! Oh well! There is always next year! (wtm, runningirl71)
So pretty. Ours suffered in this drought.
What a beautiful picture! Mine are all withered and sad looking now!
Shannon
They are so pretty!
Great pic! I love it.
Beautiful picture! Makes me want a glass of lemonade! Laura in VA
I'd love to take credit for the flowers but they aren't mine...I wish!
My favorite! Well, ok... one of my favorites.... I love them... thanks for the picture...
Lisa~
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