Historian's Corner

The Federal Reserve Historian plays a critical role in preserving the history of the U.S. central bank and its policy actions, while helping to ensure that history is accessible to educators, students, researchers, and the general public. In this upcoming site section, short posts from Federal Reserve Historian Jonathan Rose will highlight historical topics and documents related to key current and historical discussions in Federal Reserve policy and operations.  

Published April 27, 2025. See disclaimer and update policy.