Today, the dollar sign is a symbol of American power. Learn how this unusual character evolved from colonial currency to the center of the financial system.

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However, it wasn’t until July 6, 1785 that the Continental Congress established the dollar as the official currency of the United States: the first step towards creating a national monetary system.

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On July 16, 1251, the Virgin Mary appeared to Carmelite priest St. Simon Stock and presented him with a brown scapular.