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Washington Naval Conference
A disarmament conference is held in Washington D.C. and is called by the United States. -
Revenue Act
The Revenue Act is established and is meant to help lower tax rates. -
Stock Market Crash
Periods of fear and speculation lead to the crash of the Stock Market in the United States. -
Gold Standard Terminated
The Gold Standard is terminated and no longer used. The Treasury Department no longer accepts it. -
Social Security Act
This act is signed by President Roosevelt and provides insurance for retired elders. -
Fair Labor Standards Act
One of the first acts is implemented in the U.S. that prescribes nationwide compulsory federal regulation of wages and hours. -
World War 2 Begins
The second World War is declared and is pursued. It is a global war of which involves many of the world's countries. -
First Peacetime Draft
The first Peacetime Draft is instituted in the U.S. and requires males of a certain age to be drafted.