The Resumption Act of 1875 provided for the redemption of United States paper currency, known colloquially as greenbacks[?], in gold beginning in 1879. This sound money program reduced amount of paper money and restored confidence in it. It was opposed by
the pro-silver faction.
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East Marion, New York
East Marion is a town located in Suffolk County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population ...