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_aEmerson, Willis George, _d1856-1918 |
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_aEmerson on Sound Money : _bA Speech, 1896 |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2016 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2016-06-30 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive | ||
| 520 | _a"Emerson on Sound Money" by Willis George Emerson is a political speech delivered in the late 19th century. This work primarily discusses economic issues surrounding the concept of "sound money," contrasting the ideas of the Republican Party with those advocating for free silver, particularly those promoted by William Jennings Bryan and "Coin" Harvey. The speech reflects the political climate of the 1890s, a period marked by debates over monetary policy as the nation grappled with financial instability and the consequences of the Civil War. The content of the speech is centered around the importance of maintaining a gold standard to ensure financial stability and economic prosperity. Emerson criticizes the free silver movement, arguing that it undermines the nation’s financial integrity and risks plunging the economy into chaos. He uses historical references and economic data to support his claims, emphasizing that the Republican Party's principles of protectionism, sound currency, and regulated silver coinage are essential for the nation's welfare. Throughout the speech, Emerson appeals to patriotism and the need for reasoned judgment among voters while expressing strong opposition to policies he views as detrimental to American values and prosperity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aCurrency question -- United States | ||
| 653 | _aSilver question | ||
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