All over the U. S. men marked Feb. 4 on their calendars. Bankers gave up the profitable business of importing gold after the last ship sailed from Europe to arrive in the U. S. before Feb. 4. Congressmen kept their social calendars clear in case President Roosevelt should have important work for them to do on Feb. 4. Investors ceased buying and selling securities and the stock markets all but stood still, waiting for Feb. 4. The Securities Exchange Commission prepared to close all markets to prevent violent fluctuations of prices on Feb....
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