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Treasury Historical Association Lecture, April 27, 2011: Dancing the “Legal Tender Polka” ~ Public Reaction to Treasury Innovations during the Civil War
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The Treasury Historical Association will present the lecture, “Dancing the Legal Tender Polka,” which discusses the turbulent economic period during the Civil War through the eyes of the American public. It examines the public’s reaction to the new Greenbacks, “war” bonds, and other economic changes. The newspapers, cartoons, and music of the time reveal different aspects of public opinion, ranging from patriotism to hostility, as common citizens attempted to cope with social and political chaos. See the notice below:
The Board of Directors of the Treasury Historical Association
Cordially Invites You to a Lecture by ~
Margaret Richardson
Consulting Collections Manager to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Dancing the “Legal Tender Polka” ~ Public Reaction to Treasury Innovations during the Civil War
To take place in:
Cash Room of the U.S. Treasury Building
1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW (North Entrance)
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 12:00 noon
Important Note: Attendees not possessing valid Treasury Building access pass/identification must obtain advance security clearance through the U.S. Secret Service for entry into the Treasury Building.
To obtain clearance, please email THA@treasury.gov or call (202) 298-0550 and supply your full name (with complete middle name), date of birth, social security number, and a daytime telephone number not later than Friday, April 22, 2010.
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Dr. Franklin Noll
Consulting Historian
Historical Resource Center
United States Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Department of the Treasury
14th & C Streets, SW
Room 602-11A
Washington, DC 20228
202-874-3328
202-874-1063 (fax)
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