print email comment close The Changing World of Banking URL: http://www.occ.treas.gov/exhibits/histor1.htm Description: "The history of the interaction between American banking and American government is the subject of this web-based exhibit. It focuses on the rise of the national banking system and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, which was established to supervise it." Coverage is from the late 18th century through the start of the 21st century; includes information on major bank crashes and the creation of federal deposit insurance. Library of Congress Subject Headings: Banks and banking -- United States United States. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency LII Database Information: Record 4304 created by Karen Schneider on 11/12/2001 Last modification on 03/06/2004 Published: 11/12/2001   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/4304