The Fed Today Video

(Grades 9-12, 1999)

Hosted by radio and television news veteran Charles Osgood, this video gives an overview of the Federal Reserve System from its founding in 1913 to the technological innovations of 21st century banking. The viewer learns about the history and structure of the Fed, the role it plays in forming and implementing monetary policy, its function to supervise and regulate member banks, and the variety of financial services the Fed provides.

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