Gold Standard Act
The Gold Standard Act defines the dollar by gold and protects currency redemption.
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1900 in United States of America
Explore 17 historical events and records for United States of America in 1900.
Historical records for United States of America in 1900
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March
Gold Standard Act
The Gold Standard Act legally defines the dollar by gold and protects currency redemption.
June
Seymour Expedition
Commands American sailors in Seymour's expedition.
Siege of Beijing
Helps defend the American position in the legations.
Siege of Beijing
Commands American Marines defending the legations.
Election
Nominated for the Presidency
Legation Defence
Takes shelter with other diplomats in the Legation Quarter.
July
Open Door Policy
Calls for preserving China's territorial integrity.
Battle of Tianjin
Is killed during the assault on Tianjin.
Battle of Tianjin
American Marines fight in the capture of Tianjin.
China Relief Expedition
Sends American forces to join the relief expedition.
August
Relief of Beijing
Commands American troops in the relief of Beijing.
September
Occupation of Beijing
American troops occupy parts of Beijing after relief.
October
Election
Wins the presidential election for the 2nd time
Other events (month unknown)
Rule of Philippines
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
Sister Carrie
Publication of "Sister Carrie"
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Publication of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz"
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