Resumption of Specie Payments
The Treasury resumes redemption of United States notes in gold at par.
Role range: 1877-1881
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John Sherman Biography and Timeline
Follow John Sherman through 2 dated historical records for United States of America.
John Sherman, historical timeline
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1879–1879Years on this page
1879
Specie Resumption
The Treasury resumes redemption of United States notes in gold, formally restoring specie convertibility after the Civil War suspension.
Role range: 1877-1881
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