The Wild Story of American Money Before Gold Ruled Everything!

Uncover the shocking truth behind the collapse of the U.S. gold standard—a tale of political power plays, economic desperation, and a decision that reshaped global finance forever.

From Alexander Hamilton’s vision of gold-backed stability to Nixon’s unilateral shutdown of the gold window in 1971, this deep dive explores:

How gold built America’s economy and why it became a political liability.
FDR’s radical move to confiscate gold during the Great Depression.
The Bretton Woods collapse: Why Nixon ended gold convertibility overnight.
The hidden motives: Was it economics—or a power grab?
Discover the untold story of how fiat currency took over and what it means for today’s economy.
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0:00 How Gold Built a Nation
2:03 The Gold Rush Era
4:16 Gold Meets Central Banking
6:10 Breaking the Golden Chain
8:08 The Dollar’s Global Reign
9:27 A Decision That Reshaped the World
11:05 The Political Truth Behind the Economic Mask
13:44 The Legacy of Gold
15:31 Could Gold Make a Comeback?
17:48 A Golden Past, A Paper Future

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