Federal Income Tax3 October 1913
The federal government begins collecting income tax under the newly ratified Sixteenth Amendment.
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Woodrow Wilson Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Woodrow Wilson, based on 13 World History Database records associated with United States of America.
13 records1913–192010 events3 places
Chronological biography
1913
Underwood Tariff3 October 1913
The Underwood Tariff reduces import duties and introduces a federal income-tax schedule.
Gamboa Dike Explosion10 October 1913
Wilson sends the telegraph signal detonating Gamboa Dike and joining the canal waters.
Federal Reserve Act23 December 1913
Wilson signs legislation creating the Federal Reserve System.
Federal Reserve Act23 December 1913
The Federal Reserve Act requires gold reserves against Federal Reserve notes and deposits.
1914
Federal Trade Commission Act26 September 1914
The Act creates the Federal Trade Commission to police unfair methods of competition.
Clayton Antitrust Act15 October 1914
The Clayton Act targets anticompetitive practices and exempts legitimate labour activity from antitrust prosecution.
1916
Federal Farm Loan Act17 July 1916
The Act creates regional banks providing long-term mortgage credit to farmers.
1917
Gold Export Embargo7 September 1917
Wilson subjects gold exports to federal licensing to protect wartime reserves.
1918
Supreme War Council8 January 1918
His Fourteen Points influence Allied peace and armistice discussions.
1919
Supreme War Council12 January 1919
Participates in Allied decisions as peace negotiations begin.
Gold Export Embargo9 June 1919
The United States removes wartime controls and again permits unrestricted gold exports.
1920
Transportation Act28 February 1920
The Act returns railroads to private operation and strengthens federal rate regulation.
Titles and roles
President · President of USA
Record provenance
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