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| 1 | [image] 93 years ago today — May 1, 1933 — Americans were required to surrender all gold coins, bullion, and gold certificates to the Federal Reserve under penalty of $10,000 fine (roughly 10 years’ wages at the time), 10 years in prison, or both.
Nine months later, President Roosevelt | American History & Studies | — | 45.3K | 27.8x | 333 | May 1 |