Statements and Speeches of Edmund Platt
Description:
Edmund Platt served as a member of the Federal Reserve Board beginning on June 8, 1920, and as vice governor from July 23, 1920, until he resigned on September 14, 1930. The title vice governor was changed to vice chairman upon approval of the Banking Act of 1935 on August 23, 1935.
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1920
to 1930
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Topics:
- Publications from the Board of Governors
- Public Statements of Federal Reserve Board Members and Chairmen
Citation:
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (U.S.) and Platt, Edmund, ([year]), Statements and Speeches of Edmund Platt, [issue title/date], accessed May 18, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/publication/?pid=458
1920
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September 16, 1920 - Principles Which Should Guide the Federal Reserve System
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Reprint of an address before the West Virginia Banker's Association, Charleston, West Virginia. This reprint includes prefatory remarks about the banking situation in West Virginia that were not included in the other posted speech.
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September 20, 1920 - The functions of the Federal Reserve System
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An address delivered before the West Virginia Bankers' Association, at Charleston, West Virginia.