Money Week: How Did U.S. Dollars Get Their Name?

About this episode

This episode explores the origins of the U.S. dollar's name and highlights Althea Gibson's historic achievement at Wimbledon.

This week we're replaying some of our favorite shows about the stuff that makes the world go round. In this episode from July 2022, the story of how and why the US Congress decided that the name of our country’s currency would be the dollar. Plus: when Althea Gibson made history at Wimbledon, even the woman she beat was singing her praises. The Almighty Dollar (AdamSmith.org) Althea Gibson: Tennis Turmoil and Triumph (Library of Congress) For just one dollar a month you can help fund this show on Patreon!

Topics covered

• currency
• history
• sports

Keywords

• dollar
• Althea Gibson
• Wimbledon

Mentioned in this episode

Places: U.S.

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