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Securities and Exchange Commission

United States · Economy / Securities Regulation. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1934

Joseph Patrick Kennedy2 July 1934

Washington · Economy / Securities Regulation

Kennedy becomes the first SEC chairman and begins federal oversight of securities markets.

Names involved

Joseph Patrick Kennedy

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