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Salmon Portland Chase Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Salmon Portland Chase, based on 2 World History Database records associated with United States of America.

2 records1862–18632 events1 places

Chronological biography

1862

Legal Tender Act25 February 1862
Economy / Currency · Treasury Secretary · Washington

Congress authorises United States notes not immediately redeemable in specie.

1863

National Banking Act25 February 1863
Economy / Banking · Treasury Secretary · Washington

The National Banking Act creates federally chartered banks and a uniform banknote system.

Titles and roles

Treasury Secretary

Record provenance

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