The Power of the Purse

George W. Geib

The Power of the Purse

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Abstract

The Army finance office was born two centuries ago in the midst of the American Revolution. From the golden orle insignia that legend reports was first authorized by George Washington, to the outline of its modern functions and limitations that emerged during the war, the service took form in the critical years of the struggle for independence.

Original language	American English
Journal	Scholarship and Professional Work - LAS
Volume	2
Issue number	4
State	Published - Jan 1 1975

Keywords

american finance office
history
modern finance operations

Disciplines

History
Military History
United States History

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