FDR was on a coin within a year of his death, and so was Eisenhower

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Larry J — 6/9/2004 8:39:22 PM (archived)

It didn't require an assassination for either of them.

Roosevelt dimes (He died in 1945, the coins were first issued in 1946)

Eisenhower coins (He died in 1970, the first coins were issued in 1971).

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Reagan on the 10 spot? a dime? - FrankC - 6/8/2004 9:54:09 PM
- re: The aircraft carrier that bears his name is perfect for now... - Marcia - 6/13/2004 2:45:02 AM
- re: Reagan on the 10 spot? a dime? - Tom Brosz - 6/9/2004 5:01:37 AM
  - I see no need for it, maybe a special coin can br produced (n/t) - SteveS - 6/9/2004 2:21:47 PM
  - JFK 1964 - FrankC - 6/9/2004 5:36:54 AM
    - Yeah, but he had to get assassinated to accomplish it. (n/t) - alcaray - 6/9/2004 4:03:36 PM
      - FDR was on a coin within a year of his death, and so was Eisenhower - Larry J - 6/9/2004 8:39:22 PM
        
        Buddy, can you spare a dime? - Mary Anne - 6/13/2004 1:32:56 PM
        
        I wasn't suggesting that Reagan should be kept off of coins... - alcaray - 6/9/2004 8:59:08 PM
        
        Well, it was special treatment - FrankC - 6/9/2004 11:17:45 PM

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