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April 7, 1927: First distance public television broadcast (from Washington D.C. to New York City) displaying the image of Commerce Secretary Herbert Hoover.

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April 6, 1808: John Jacob Astor incorporates the American Fur Company, eventually leading him to become America’s first millionaire.

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April 5, 1933: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs an executive order forbidding the hoarding of gold coin, gold bullion and gold certificates by U.S. citizens. This is significant because the Government could theoretically come to a person’s home and seize their (gold) money. This is why some, today, are collecting gold coins in case […]