Publisher's Synopsis
The Banking and Currency Bill: Speech of Elihu Root (1913) is a book that contains the speech delivered by Elihu Root on the Banking and Currency Bill in 1913. Root was a prominent American lawyer and statesman who served as the Secretary of State and Secretary of War under President Theodore Roosevelt. In his speech, Root discusses the need for banking and currency reform in the United States and outlines the provisions of the proposed bill. He argues that the current banking system is inefficient and unstable, and that the proposed bill would create a more stable and flexible system that would benefit both the banks and the public. Root's speech is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the debates surrounding banking and currency reform in the early 20th century. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American finance and economics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.