The E-Sylum:  Volume 6, Number 18, May 4, 2003, Article 13

FORT KNOX

  Stephen Pradier writes: "I find it strange that the Travel
  Channel wants to do programming on the Fort Knox
  Depository.

  First off, the History Channel had a program where it
  featured the depository.  It was either the one on the U.S.
  Mint or the one they did on Gold.

  Second, if you wanted to travel to Kentucky to see it, you
  would only be able to see it at a distance as no visitors are
  permitted at the Depository.  This policy was adopted when
  the Depository was established, and is strictly enforced.
  There is a little information at the U.S. Treasury's web site at
  
http://www.ustreas.gov/education/fact-sheets/currency/fort-knox.html
  and then again there is information elsewhere on the web.

  Here is a question/answer from the U.S. Treasury.
  Question: I want to see the United States' gold reserves.
  What can you tell me about visiting the United States Bullion
  Depository at Fort Knox?

  Answer: Unfortunately, for security reasons, no tours are
  permitted at the Fort Knox Bullion Depository."

  Maybe they should just stick to Travel."

  Wayne Homren, Editor

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