12min chapter

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Bitcoin vs. The Federal Reserve with Chris Sullivan from Jekyll Island (WiM537)

The "What is Money?" Show

CHAPTER

The Birth of the Federal Reserve: A Historical Perspective

This chapter explores the origins and development of the Federal Reserve, linking its establishment to the financial panic of 1907 and a secretive meeting on Jekyll Island. It critiques the influence of private banking interests and examines the socio-political ramifications that stemmed from the U.S. government's historical rejection of central banking. Additionally, it delves into conspiracy theories surrounding the sinking of the Titanic and its alleged ties to key figures opposing the Federal Reserve.

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