apr 24, 1917 - First liberty bonds are issued
Description:
Liberty Bonds were a way for the US military to raise money for their expenses in World War 1, and it was the very first taste of investment most Americans had. The Emergency Loan Act authorized the issue of almost $2 billion dollars in bonds at 3.5% interest.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 24, 1917
Now
~ 108 years ago