The History of U.S. Currency

History of the United States dollar and Currency The history of U.S. currency reflects the economic and political development of the United States. It begins with the early colonial barter systems and the issuance of Continental Currency during the Revolutionary War, a currency that famously lost its value. The Coinage Read more

The Panic of 1907

History of the Panic of 1907 The Panic of 1907, also known as the 1907 Bankers’ Panic, was a financial crisis that occurred in the United States in the early part of 1907. The panic resulted in a severe contraction of credit markets, a series of bank runs, and ultimately Read more