At that time, both gold and silver were used to support the value of the American dollar.

VOA: special.2010.06.24

They believed the gold standard would keep the value of the dollar high.

VOA: special.2010.06.17

A gold standard,they said, would keep the value of the dollar high.

VOA: special.2010.07.01

While the euro has fallen, the dollar has gained value.

VOA: special.2010.05.07

Using only gold,he said, increased the value of the dollar.

VOA: special.2010.06.24

They thought the value of the dollar was too high.

VOA: special.2010.07.01

A silver standard would lower the value of the dollar.

VOA: special.2010.07.01

"Now of course the Chinese are beginning to lecture us, about how we need to balance our budget, and preserve the value of the dollar and avoid inflation.

VOA: standard.2009.11.10