3 h, mar 10, 1900 y - Gold Standard Act
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· Gold Standard Act: The Gold Standard Act of the United States was passed in 1900 (approved on March 14) and established gold as the only standard for redeeming paper money, stopping bimetallism (which had allowed silver in exchange for gold). It was signed by President William McKinley.Added to timeline:
Date:
3 h, mar 10, 1900 y
Now
~ 125 years ago