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I saw a documentary on Fort Knox yesterday on the History Channel.
They only let cameras inside once, and they do not allow visitors. Nor do they allow the complex to be photographed anymore.
Contrary to myth; the movie Goldfinger was not filmed inside Fort Knox.

The blueprints have always been classified, as is the security system. They are, however, also home to the US Army Armor School, and about 300 tanks.

Do you think it is a good idea to keep it all that gold in one place? Do you think the strict secrecy surrounding the complex is a good policy?

Shadow wrote:Nor do they allow the complex to be photographed anymore.

though you can photograph it as you drive by.....

Shadow wrote:They are, however, also home to the US Army Armor School, and about 300 tanks.

The Armor School is moving to Fort Bragg, but the WLT School is going to stay (from what I understand)

Shadow wrote:Do you think it is a good idea to keep it all that gold in one place?

Actually, only a small percent (20% if I remember right) of the nation's gold is actually kept at Fort Knox, most of the rest is in New York.

* In the past, the Depository has stored the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, the Articles of Confederation, Lincoln's Gettysburg address, three volumes of the Gutenberg Bible, and Lincoln's second inaugural address.
* In addition to gold bullion, the Mint has stored valuable items for other government agencies. The Magna Carta was once stored there. The crown, sword, scepter, orb, and cape of St. Stephen, King of Hungary also were stored at the Depository, before being returned to the government of Hungary in 1978.
* The Depository is a classified facility. No visitors are permitted, and no exceptions are made.