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The Treasury Department will place President Trump's signature on U.S. currency, breaking a 165-year tradition.
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The Trump administration has decided to place President Trump's signature on U.S. currency, according to the Treasury Department, reversing a practice that has stood for 165 years. Historically, the Secretary of the Treasury's signature has appeared on bills alongside that of the Treasurer of the United States, a tradition dating back to the 19th century. This change would make Trump the first sitting president in modern history to have his personal signature featured on circulating American currency. The decision represents a significant departure from long-standing fiscal protocol and requires coordination between the White House and Treasury officials to implement. Implementation details, including which denominations will carry the new signature and the timeline for the change, remain to be determined.
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