It so coincided that Marcos had money. After the Bretton Wo… - Imelda Marcos

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It so coincided that Marcos had money. After the Bretton Woods agreement he started buying gold from Fort Knox. Three thousand tons, then 4,000 tons. I have documents for these: 7,000 tons. Marcos was so smart. He had it all. It's funny; America didn't understand him.

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Imelda Romuáldez Marcos (born 2 July 1929) is a former First Lady and political figure in the Philippines. She is known as the "Steel Butterfly" and remains a controversial figure not only in her home country, but around the world. She became known for her extensive shoe collection.

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Alternative Names: Imelda • Steel Butterfly • Imelda Romuáldez • Jane Ryan • Imelda Romualdez • Imelda R. Marcos • Imelda Romualdez Marcos

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