Explore the Federal Reserve's History
Employment Act
President Truman signed the Act in 1946 in the aftermath of WWII
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Marriner S. Eccles
Eccles led the Fed at a time when the national economy was transitioning from the wartime production of World War II.
Learn about the people who helped shape the Federal Reserve.
PeopleThe Fed's Functions
Did you know that the Fed's responsibilities include conducting monetary policy, supervising and regulating and providing services to financial institutions?
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