In 1935, through his congressman, he had legislation introduced into the House of Representatives for a commemorative coin in honor of Elgin's centennial that year, which would both depict and be a source of funds for his memorial to the pioneers.
He had legislation. This was through his congressman. This was in 1935. This legislation was introduced into the House of Representatives for a commemorative coin in honor of Elgin's centennial that year. Elgin's centennial that year would both depict. Elgin's centennial that year would both be a source of funds for his memorial to the pioneers.