Exchange Stabilization Fund
Treasury establishes the Exchange Stabilization Fund using profits from the gold revaluation, giving the government a new instrument for managing currencies and reserves.
Role range: 1934-1945
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Henry Morgenthau Biography and Timeline
Follow Henry Morgenthau through 5 dated historical records for United States of America.
Henry Morgenthau, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1934–1944Years on this page
1934
1942
Revenue Act of 1942
The Act greatly expands the number of Americans subject to federal income tax.
Role range: 1941-1945 – 1934-1945
1943
Current Tax Payment Act
The Act establishes payroll withholding for federal income-tax payments.
Role range: 1941-1945 – 1934-1945
1944
Bretton Woods Conference
Morgenthau chairs negotiations creating the IMF and International Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1934-1945
Bretton Woods Gold-Dollar System
The Bretton Woods agreements establish a fixed-rate system centred on the dollar, with the United States undertaking official gold convertibility at 35 dollars per ounce.
Role range: 1934-1945
Records, sources and methodology
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