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Monday, April 23, 2018

Buying Power of WWI War Bonds

The public was tapped often and hard for money to support the U. S. entry into World War I. There were multiple war bond drives with business, schools, scouts and churches participating in the sale of bonds. Celebrities volunteered to promote bond sales.


Interest rates were normally 5% but varied at times. 





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