Ep 397 | America’s Unsung Financier: Haym Salomon and the Revolution’s Lifeline

About this episode

The episode explores Haym Salomon's crucial role in financing the American Revolution and the lessons learned from his story.

A gripping account of how Haym Salomon, a Polish Jewish patriot, rescued the failing finances of the American Revolution when paper currency collapsed. Kevin Freeman and Dr. Jim Garlow trace the real money flows, emergency fundraising on Yom Kippur, and private loans that sustained Washington, Congress, and key founders. Discover why Salomon died penniless despite funding victory and why honoring him matters as America nears 250 years. Lessons span monetary policy, economic warfare, and America’s Judeo‑Christian heritage.

People in this episode

Host: Kevin Freeman

Guest: Dr. Jim Garlow

Topics covered

• American Revolution
• finance
• economic warfare
• monetary policy
• Judeo-Christian heritage

Keywords

• Haym Salomon
• American Revolution
• finances
• economic warfare
• monetary policy
• Yom Kippur
• private loans

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American Revolution, Congress, Washington

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