Follow William Gibbs McAdoo through 5 dated historical records for United States of America.
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
The Reserve Bank Organization Committee announces the boundaries of twelve Federal Reserve districts and names the cities in which the Reserve Banks will be located, establishing the geographic structure of the new central banking system.
Role range: 1913-1918
McAdoo launches a national bond campaign to finance United States participation in the war.
Role range: 1917-1918 – 1913-1918
The United States introduces licensing controls on gold exports during wartime, temporarily restricting the free international movement of monetary gold.
Role range: 1913-1918
The War Revenue Act raises income, corporate and excess-profits taxes to fund mobilisation.
Role range: 1917-1918 – 1913-1918
Wilson orders temporary federal control of railroads to coordinate wartime transportation.
Role range: 1917-1918 – 1917-1919
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