Benjamin Strong Jr. was an American banker. He served as Governor of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York for 14 years until his death. He exerted great influence over the policy and actions of the en
This history of central banking in the United States encompasses various bank regulations, from early wildcat banking practices through the present Federal Reserve System.
Privately issued note, 1863
1908 cartoon arguing that an elastic currency is needed
Woodrow Wilson signs bill creating the Federal Reserve System, December 24, 1913