Read about some of the main characters and themes in my upcoming book, Supreme Pressure: The Rejection of John J. Parker and the Birth of the Modern Supreme Court Confirmation Process.
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Rutherford B. Hayes
There have been several instances in our history where one person served as a kingmaker — or, in this case, a President maker.
Samuel Tilden lost the 1876 Election by one vote.
The introduction of the U.S. Trade Dollar was probably the least objectionable thing about the Coinage Act of 1873.
Looks like we’re Morgan and Peace Dollars are making a comeback.
The Eisenhower dollar was the culmination of a long-running battle over the use of silver in coins.