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Checks & Balances: Exhibit Explores Presidents and American Finance

By Kristin AguileraWhen President George Washington died in 1799, his financial assets included such luxury items as a custom-made chariot, a 124-pound cheese wheel and more than 100 gallons of Madeira wine.Andrew Jackson was relatively financially...

Checks & Balances: Exhibit Explores Presidents and American Finance

Checks & Balances: Exhibit Explores Presidents and American Finance

By Kristin AguileraWhen President George Washington died in 1799, his financial assets included such luxury items as a custom-made chariot, a...