14 March 1900Gold Standard ActWilliam McKinley
The Gold Standard Act defines the dollar by gold and protects currency redemption.
Historical records for United States of America in 1900, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
The Gold Standard Act defines the dollar by gold and protects currency redemption.
The Gold Standard Act legally defines the dollar by gold and protects currency redemption.
Commands American sailors in Seymour's expedition.
Helps defend the American position in the legations.
Commands American Marines defending the legations.
Nominated for the Presidency
Takes shelter with other diplomats in the Legation Quarter.
Calls for preserving China's territorial integrity.
Is killed during the assault on Tianjin.
American Marines fight in the capture of Tianjin.
Sends American forces to join the relief expedition.
Commands American troops in the relief of Beijing.
American troops occupy parts of Beijing after relief.
Wins the presidential election for the 2nd time
William McKinley appoints Taft as the chairman of a commission to organize a civilian Government in the Philippines, which had been ceded to the United States by Spain following the Spanish-American War
Publication of "Sister Carrie"
Publication of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz"
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