Dee,
I, too, observe history. I have gold and I have a safe deposit box, but the gold ain't in it. All that is in the box is a copy of my will and some jewelry for my granddaughters. The gold is safely stored beyond the reach of the government.
I am reasonably well off and I am diversified. The government cannot destroy my financial life. They could make a helluva mess of it, but not destroy it.
It's comforting.
Take care,
Russ