How the Dollar Created America (Part 2)

About this episode

This episode explores the historical significance of the U.S. dollar and its influence beyond the government and Federal Reserve.

Part 2 of our exploration of how the U.S. dollar is older than the United States itself and has a level of power beyond the Federal Reserve and even beyond the U.S. government. We’re joined by guest Brendan Greeley, author of The Almighty Dollar: 500 Years of the World’s Most Powerful Money . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: History Unplugged

Guest: Brendan Greeley

Topics covered

• U.S. dollar
• economic history
• financial power
• Federal Reserve
• government influence

Keywords

• U.S. dollar
• Brendan Greeley
• economic power
• Federal Reserve
• history of money

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Federal Reserve

Books & works: The Almighty Dollar: 500 Years of the World’s Most Powerful Money

Places: United States

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