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Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945 Federal Supervision of Traffic in Investment Securities--Message from the President of the United States.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09693.05 Author/Creator: Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Pamphlet Date: 29 March 1933 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 23.3 cm, Width: 14.9 cm Order a Copy

One pamphlet entitled, "Federal Supervision of Traffic in Investment Securities--Message from the President of the United States," dated March 29, 1933, recommending supervision of investment securities in interstate commerce. "What we seek is a return to a clearer understanding of the ancient truth that those who manage banks, corporations, and other agencies handling or using other people's money are trustees acting for others."

Roosevelt, Franklin Delano, 1882-1945

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