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Fort Knox: If the Gold Were There, They’d Let Us See It

Peak Prosperity

CHAPTER

Questions of Gold: Auditing Fort Knox

This chapter examines the complexities and controversies surrounding the auditing of U.S. gold reserves, particularly at Fort Knox. It raises concerns about the lack of transparency and infrequent audits that have not been conducted fully since 1982, questioning the integrity of the data presented to the public. The discussion highlights historical attempts to enhance oversight, the inadequacy of current practices, and the resulting public skepticism about the security of the nation's gold.

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