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Saturday, June 06, 2009

US Securities and Exchange Commission established

On June 6, 1934, the US Securities and Exchange Commission was established to protect the interests of investors. Its first Commissioner was Joseph P. Kennedy.

First SEC Commissioner Joseph Kennedy

Learn more about the creation of the SEC.



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