
Joshua Abraham Norton (First American Emperor, Emperor Norton)
Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
Emperor Norton's New Currency
Emperor Norton wore a blue military uniform given to him in tribute by US Army officers working at the Presidio of San Francisco. He often carried a walking stick which was also common at the time or sometimes he carried an umbrella. Today his notes are collectors items that can fetch $10,000 apiece at auction so they are still valuable even today.
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