The $20,000 Vote That Changed Everything: A Forgotten Tale of Davy Crockett

What happens when a legendary American hero learns a hard lesson about government spending? In this episode of The Conant Code, we explore the curious story of Davy Crockett’s fateful vote to provide federal aid and the unexpected encounter that allegedly changed his view on spending forever.

Is the story fact or folklore? We’ll let you decide. One thing’s for sure—its message about responsibility and restraint feels more relevant than ever.