Topic
Civil War Gold Hoax
1864 CE
The Civil War Gold Hoax is an 1864 hoax perpetrated by two US journalists to exploit the financial situation during the American Civil War.
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Moran, J. (n.d.). Civil War Gold Hoax. History Atlas. Retrieved 16 October 2026, from https://www.historyatlas.com/topics/civil-war-gold-hoax/
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