I relate. Sometimes I find if I get the oversimplification first, then I can get more into the nuance and complexity. The initial framing is like a handle to hold onto,
He even sent a French warship to New York harbor to ask the New York Federal Reserve to bring out their gold in 1971.
I've heard about this several times but never seen the particulars. Anyone have more info? Like the name of the ship? Something so I can pull the threads on this one.
I think it was originally, but it was several decades out of date by the 70's. The gold stuff is basically the only thing of note it ever did, so there isn't much info about it.
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:rat-salute: ty for this adhd friendly history lesson
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This is what I need though :blob-no-thoughts:
I relate. Sometimes I find if I get the oversimplification first, then I can get more into the nuance and complexity. The initial framing is like a handle to hold onto,
I've heard about this several times but never seen the particulars. Anyone have more info? Like the name of the ship? Something so I can pull the threads on this one.
It was a military training ship called the Océan
I had heard it was a destroyer.
Well crap, a generic name like that isn't going to make it any easier to search. Thanks though.
I think it was originally, but it was several decades out of date by the 70's. The gold stuff is basically the only thing of note it ever did, so there isn't much info about it.
At least the Germans have the excuse of having been occupied, so much for French militancy.