Explore the Federal Reserve's History
Panic of 1907
The story of the crash that inspired monetary reform
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Nelson W. Aldrich
After the Panic of 1907, Sen. Aldrich co-authored a bill to help make the money supply more elastic.
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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