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![TheMarkMesser Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:24/cr:twitter::1926905629.png) Mark Messer [@TheMarkMesser](/creator/twitter/TheMarkMesser) on x XXX followers
Created: 2025-07-26 11:42:31 UTC

In 1971, the federal minimum wage was $XXXX per hour—equal to ~1.82 oz of gold per week (40 hours) at $35/oz. Today, with gold at ~$3,400/oz (July 2025), that’s ~$6,188/week or $155/hour.  

The harsh reality? Decades of currency devaluation from excessive money printing have eroded the dollar’s value, leaving today’s minimum wage a fraction of its 1971 gold-backed worth. A stark reminder of inflation’s toll!


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