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.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Wednesday, April 19, 1933
Did same thing in Gym today. Did my math in school. Had to read two chapters of Civics.
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.
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