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Coins, Currency & American History

Ep. 21 – The Lost Cause and Reconstruction

May 22, 2026 Season 1 Episode 21

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The Civil War had ended. Reconstruction brought the Southern states back into the Union. Yet for many in the South, the wounds lingered. They searched for a way to make sense of defeat and move forward with a measure of dignity. And their search gave to what would become known as The Lost Cause...

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