The CBOT also played a prominent role in the Civil War. The exchange sponsored 3 infantry regiments (72nd, 88th, and 113th Illinois, called the First, Second, and Third Board of Trade Regiments, respectively) and the well-known Chicago Board of Trade Battery. Several members also fought in the Civil War.
The Civil War was also the genesis of centralized futures trading on the CBOT.
Thanks to all who made the ultimate sacrifice. I watch the YouTube videos about the Pacific and am amazed at the bravery and selfless acts those men made. They will never make another generation like that!!!!!
C.C. Odom was an absolute gentleman, Class Act and a true legend of the industry. I started as a runner on the grain floor in the summer of 1982 for Goodman Manaster. He was always willing to take a minute out of his time to talk if it wasn't busy and I learned a lot from the guy, not just about the industry, but about life in general.
The CBOT also played a prominent role in the Civil War. The exchange sponsored 3 infantry regiments (72nd, 88th, and 113th Illinois, called the First, Second, and Third Board of Trade Regiments, respectively) and the well-known Chicago Board of Trade Battery. Several members also fought in the Civil War.
The Civil War was also the genesis of centralized futures trading on the CBOT.
Thanks to all who made the ultimate sacrifice. I watch the YouTube videos about the Pacific and am amazed at the bravery and selfless acts those men made. They will never make another generation like that!!!!!
C.C. Odom. Now there is a name I'd forgotten. C.C. was our CBOT silver broker. Quite a guy. Black belt in something, I recall.
Thanks for the memory, Jeff.
John Marcoux
Charleston
C.C. Odom was an absolute gentleman, Class Act and a true legend of the industry. I started as a runner on the grain floor in the summer of 1982 for Goodman Manaster. He was always willing to take a minute out of his time to talk if it wasn't busy and I learned a lot from the guy, not just about the industry, but about life in general.
https://youtu.be/k_dirzUJHN8?si=HX7nYxKigt2a1046