United States Bullion Depository

structure, Fort Knox, Kentucky, United States

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The United States Bullion Depository, commonly known as Fort Knox, is a highly secure facility located in Kentucky. Established in 1936, its primary purpose is to safeguard the majority of the United States' gold reserves. The depository is a bombproof structure designed with advanced security measures.1

Beyond its role in storing gold, Fort Knox also serves as a significant U.S. military reservation and the headquarters for the U.S. Army Armor Center. It has historically housed important documents, including the U.S. Constitution and the Magna Carta, for safekeeping during World War II. The facility also features the Patton Museum of Cavalry and Armor.1

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For maximum security, the U.S. Bullion Depository, a solid square bombproof structure with mechanical protective devices, was built there in 1936 to hold the bulk of the nation’s gold reserves. During World War II the gold vault was used as a repository for the original copy of the U.S.…
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For maximum security, the U.S. Bullion Depository, a solid square bombproof structure with mechanical protective devices, was built there in 1936 to hold the bulk of the nation’s gold reserves. During World War II the gold vault was used as a repository for the original copy of the U.S.…
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