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Coins, Currency & American History

Ep. 25 – Teddy Roosevelt and the Meaning of Prosperity

Jun 19, 2026 Season 1 Episode 25

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America had become a nation of abundance. Wages climbed. Prices fell. New inventions were everywhere. For the first time, many could afford modern tools and conveniences. But what should all that prosperity serve? The question was asked by writers... naturalists... working Americans... and one energetic president who felt a nation needs more than comfort and commerce...

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