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September 9, 1943
Montgomery County Sentinel
Rockville, Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland
What is this article about?
Newspaper columnist George E. Sokolsky worries that 'invasion money' used to pay U.S. soldiers in Sicily might not be honored by Congress after the war. The article reassures that the money is redeemable in American currency and Congress is likely to support soldiers generously.
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Invasion Money
George E. Sokolsky, newspaper columnist, is worried about the use of "invasion" money to pay American soldiers in Sicily. He supposes that Congress, when the war is over, might refuse to make the fiat money good.
The "invasion" money issued in Sicily is redeemable in American money, according to press dispatches, and there is no need to worry about Congress refusing to make good, in American coin, "invasion money" that the soldier boys manage to save.
If Congress ever has the opportunity, it is more apt to vote the soldiers an extra billion dollars. So far as we recall, Congress has never voted against anything for soldiers and veterans.
George E. Sokolsky, newspaper columnist, is worried about the use of "invasion" money to pay American soldiers in Sicily. He supposes that Congress, when the war is over, might refuse to make the fiat money good.
The "invasion" money issued in Sicily is redeemable in American money, according to press dispatches, and there is no need to worry about Congress refusing to make good, in American coin, "invasion money" that the soldier boys manage to save.
If Congress ever has the opportunity, it is more apt to vote the soldiers an extra billion dollars. So far as we recall, Congress has never voted against anything for soldiers and veterans.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Invasion Money
Sicily Invasion
American Soldiers
Congress Support
Wartime Finance
What entities or persons were involved?
George E. Sokolsky
American Soldiers
Where did it happen?
Sicily
Story Details
Key Persons
George E. Sokolsky
American Soldiers
Location
Sicily
Story Details
Columnist George E. Sokolsky expresses concern over 'invasion money' paying U.S. soldiers in Sicily, fearing post-war refusal by Congress to honor it. The response notes its redeemability in American money and Congress's history of supporting soldiers and veterans.