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jul 11, 1836 - Specie Circular Issued

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The Specie Circular is a United States presidential executive order issued by President Andrew Jackson in 1836 pursuant to the Coinage Act and carried out by his successor, President Martin Van Buren. It required payment for government land to be in gold and silver.

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jul 11, 1836
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~ 190 years ago