America's bank : the epic struggle to create the Federal Reserve
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Lowenstein, Roger,
Published
New York : Penguin Press, 2015.
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355 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 25 cm
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Main Library - Adult
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Published
New York : Penguin Press, 2015.
Language
English

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 274-335) and index.
Description
Chronicles the tumultuous era and remarkable personalities that created the Federal Reserve, tracing the financial panic and widespread distrust of bankers that prompted the landmark 1913 Federal Reserve Act and launched America's first steps onto the world financial stage.

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Banks and banking, Central -- United States -- History.
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (U.S.)
Federal Reserve banks -- History.
Monetary policy -- United States -- History.
United States. -- Federal Reserve Board.