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Why did civil war pensions create a problem for the us trasury?
they were paid in gold
Why did civil war pensions create a problem for the us treasury?
The pensions were originally only for those who had war-related disabilities. But under the Dependent Pension Act of 1890, non-war disabilities were also included, and benefits for the widows and dependents of veterans. There were many fraudulent claims under both the original and amended plans, so that the total amount of the monthly pensions rapidly became enormous. (Much as Social Security would become an onerous financial burden a century later.)
How much were civil war pensions?
10/month
Why did civil war pensions cause a problem for the US treasury?
Not to be confused with the Vietnam War, because that was not a civil war (two separate nations fought that war). The US Civil War involved strictly Americans (Northerners vs Southerners); was Congress to pay both adversaries, both Northerners & Southerners? When the Southerners were actually committing treason by attacking their own US Government? Thus the official name of the American Civil War..."The War of the Rebellion" (Rebellion against the US Government). Thus, the US Congress had to either pay just the Northerners (Federal, Union, Yankee Armies, US Army, US Navy, etc.) or both...THEY WERE BOTH AMERICANS. This may have caused "a problem" for the US treasury department.
Why are the Sunnis and Shiites in a civil war?
There is no war between them Only the extremists create problem
Did Benjamin Harrison support pensions for veterans?
Yes he did. This was an issue of the republican party and Harrison voted along party lines for healthy pensions for Civil War veterans and widows of fallen soldiers.
How many civil war pensions are currently being issued?
There are no living vets and the last widow died last year.
What has the author Maurice Wright written?
Maurice Wright has written: 'Jeffery Method of Horse Handling' 'Treasury control of the Civil Service, 1854-1874' -- subject(s): Civil service, Great Britain, Great Britain. Treasury
What has the author Walter Spiess written?
Walter Spiess has written: 'Versorgungsreformgesetz' -- subject(s): Civil service, Officials and employees, Pensions
What has the author Herman Kehrli written?
Herman Kehrli has written: 'Portland pension problems' -- subject(s): Civil service, Pensions
Who received federal government pensions after the end of the Civil War?
After the Civil War, federal government pensions were primarily granted to Union veterans who served in the military, as well as their widows and orphans. This included soldiers who were disabled due to their service, providing them with financial support. Additionally, certain civilian employees of the federal government could also qualify for pensions based on their service. The pension system expanded significantly during this time to accommodate the needs of those who had served.
What happens to the Retirees pay?
Many retirees count on pensions from the organization they are retiring from to hold them through the rest of their lives. If they have been managers, or have worked in a Civil Service job, the money that is in their pensions often is capable of supporting them, so long as they are not overly extravagant.
