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First Bank of the US
This was the first national bank for the US. A charter was signed for it by George Washington. -
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History of the Banking Industry
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Second Bank of the US
This second bank was chartered on this day in 1816. It failed because it didn't regulate statebanks or charter any other bank. -
Civil War (printing currency)
Congress decided to authorize Demand Notes to finance the war in 1861. From 1861-1865, Confederate Currency was being printed. -
National Banking Act
This said that banks could have a state or federal charter - called dual banking. -
Federal Reserve Act
This was signed into law by President Wilson. It created our national bank. -
Great Depression
This caused many banks to collapse. -
Glass-Steagall Banking Act
This act established the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, which ensured that if a bank fails, then clients will still get their money back. -
1970's
Congress relaxed restrictions on banks. -
Savings & Loans Crisis
This was when Congress allowed Savings and Loans banks to make many high risk loans and investments. These banks ended up failing and the federal government had a debt of $200 billion. -
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
This act allowed banks to have more control over banking, insurance, and securities.