Overview
"How our National Debt may be a National Blessing" explores the then-radical proposition that the national debt could be a source of strength and prosperity for the United States. Written in 1865 by Samuel Wilkeson and featuring insights from Jay Cooke, the pamphlet argues that the debt is not a burden but rather "Public Wealth, Political Union, Protection of Industry, Secure Basis for National Currency, The Orphans' and Widows' Savings Fund."Published in the immediate aftermath of the Civil War, this work offers a fascinating glimpse into the economic and political thinking of the era, challenging conventional wisdom about debt and advocating for policies designed to foster national unity and industrial growth. It remains a valuable resource for understanding the complex relationship between government finance, economic development, and national identity in a time of significant transformation.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
- | Author: Samuel Wilkeson
- | Publisher: Hutson Street Press
- | Publication Date: May 22, 2025
- | Number of Pages: 00020 pages
- | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
- | ISBN-10: 1024046915
- | ISBN-13: 9781024046915
