Hawaii overprint note
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A Hawaii overprint note is one of a series of banknotes issued during World War II as an emergency issue after the attack on Pearl Harbor. The intent of the overprints was to easily distinguish United
US $20 FRN 1934 A Fr.2305
US $1 SC 1935 A Fr.2300
US $5 FRN 1934 A Fr.2302
US $10 FRN 1934 A Fr.2303
Delos Carleton Emmons
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Delos Carleton Emmons was a lieutenant general in the United States Army. He was the military governor of Hawaii in the aftermath of the Attack on Pearl Harbor and administered the replacement of norm
Hawaii overprint note
…dollars which could be seized from financial institutions or private individuals. Faced with this scenario, on January 10, 1942, Military Governor Delos Carleton Emmons issued an order to recall all dollars in circulation in Hawaii, save for set caps on how much money both individuals ($200) and businesses ($500; save…
Emergency invasion-resistance U.S. banknote overprinted HAWAII; with such distinctive markings, these easily recognized Hawaii bills could be declared void if the island were occupied by the enemy.
Emmons being awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal by Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson. BG Henry B. Lewis is in the background.