Franklin D. Roosevelt Tag Articles
The Gold Standard Act of 1900
Learn about the Gold Standard Act of 1900, which officially established gold as the only standard for redeeming paper currency in the US. Discover the history, impact, and criticisms of this federal law.
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President Franklin D. Roosevelt Executive Order 6102
Learn about Executive Order 6102 issued by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933, which made it illegal to own gold and helped stabilize the US economy during the Great Depression. Discover the impact of this order on US monetary policy and citizens’ property rights, and how it changed the course of history.
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