The Marshall Plan was a US initiative to provide economic aid to war-torn Europe after World War II.
The Specie Circular (1836) Explained
The Specie Circular was an executive order issued by President Andrew Jackson in 1836, requiring payment for public lands to be made in gold or silver rather than paper currency.
Bretton Woods Conference (1944) Explained
The Bretton Woods Conference in 1944 established the framework for international monetary cooperation after World War II.