1933

On March 5, President Roosevelt declares a four-day Bank Holiday, closing all banking institutions in the U.S. to stop the banking panic.

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1929

The Stock Market Crashes on October 24, initiating the twelve-year Great Depression.

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New York

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1933

On May 27, the Federal Securities Act is passed by Congress to regulate stocks and bonds.

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1933

On May 18, Congress establishes the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA).

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1933

On April 19, President Roosevelt by executive order takes the nation off the gold standard.

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1914

The Clayton Anti-Trust Act is passed by Congress on October 8.

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1914

The Federal Trade Commission is established on September 26.

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1913

The Federal Reserve Act become law on December 24.

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1911

The Triangle Shirtwaist Company Fire in New York City on March 25 kills 146 women employees.

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New York

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1908

Henry Ford introduces the Model T in Detroit on October 1.

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