April 19, 1933: President Roosevelt takes the United States off the gold standard, in which paper notes are convertible into pre-set, fixed quantities of gold. |
The daily diary entries from Ruth Catherine McKenzie McCoy. Her daughter, author Fran Baker, has included photos, historic notes and "old-time" recipes following the entries. Readers are welcome to comment.
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