This series is a work in progress. Please suggest additions in the comments, below.
This is the "just the facts" section. It's spooky enough, even without the conspiracy theories.
FDR Ends Gold Standard in 1933
FDR Outlines Recovery, OCt. 23, 1933
1944 Bretton Woods International Monetary Conference
Post WW2: From War Economy to Consumer Economy: Part I
Post WW2: From War Economy to Consumer Economy: Part II
The French Franc Crisis of 1968-69: Part One
The French Franc Crisis of 1968-69: Part Two
President Kennedy
Nixon Ends Bretton Woods International Monetary System: August 1971
Nixon imposes wage-price freeze
The Smithsonian International Monetary Negotiations: 1971
Carter Wage-Price Guidelines: 1978
FDR Ends Gold Standard in 1933
FDR Outlines Recovery, OCt. 23, 1933
1944 Bretton Woods International Monetary Conference
Post WW2: From War Economy to Consumer Economy: Part I
Post WW2: From War Economy to Consumer Economy: Part II
The French Franc Crisis of 1968-69: Part One
The French Franc Crisis of 1968-69: Part Two
President Kennedy
Nixon Ends Bretton Woods International Monetary System: August 1971
Nixon imposes wage-price freeze
The Smithsonian International Monetary Negotiations: 1971
Carter Wage-Price Guidelines: 1978
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