Watch this, but read before that and wonder if Hoover was a hidden Autist and answer to yourself for whom Unions and Communism are the very same.
Cocaine Availability
Late 1800s: Following the discovery of its anesthetic properties in 1884, cocaine
1886–1903: Coca-Cola famously contained approximately 9 mg of cocaine per bottle until
1914: The Harrison Narcotics Act was passed, banning non-medical use of cocaine and
Current (2026): Cocaine is a Schedule II controlled substance. While rarely used, it remains legally available for specific medical applications, such as a topical local anesthetic for upper respiratory tract surgery.
Amphetamine Availability
1930s: Amphetamines were first marketed as Benzedrine in an over-the-counter (OTC)
1937: The American Medical Association approved amphetamine in tablet form for
1959: OTC sales of Benzedrine inhalers were banned following widespread reports of
1970–1971: Under the Controlled Substances Act, amphetamines were initially placed in
Current (2026): Amphetamines (such as Adderall and Vyvanse) are widely available by
I remember investigating deep that Hoover was known to be intimidating in his Debating competitions that do have a strong history in U.S. schools, education and society. That was the psychoactive part of the hard drug.
We still can find scriptures of his school competitions, and they are copied, part of many Public School Classes in especially minority dominated boroughs. He was not that good, but others lost concept starting to stutter.
I also do not have to tell anyone anymore the difference between Unions and Communists, but must make everyone aware that in the 1920 no Bavarian or Wittemberger, despite a Rhinlandre would call himself German living in the U.S.A.. That did not exist when they came there, a generation earlier.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).
The Creation of the FDIC
The Banking Act of 1933, signed by President Franklin Roosevelt on June 16, 1933, established the FDIC to restore public confidence in the banking system after thousands of bank failures during the Great Depression had wiped out millions of Americans' life savings.
Initial Coverage: Federal deposit insurance became effective on January 1, 1934, initially
Funding: The FDIC was, and still is, funded by premiums paid by member financial institutions, not by taxpayers.
Impact: Since the FDIC's creation, no depositor has lost a single penny of their insured funds due to a bank failure, a guarantee backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government.
Compensation for Customers Before the FDIC
Before the establishment of the FDIC, customers had little to no recourse if their bank failed or was robbed.
No Universal Insurance: In the 1930s, there was no federal deposit insurance program.
Customer Losses: When banks failed, depositors were left with pennies on the dollar, or
Banker's Associations: Some regional associations, like the Texas Bankers Association, established reward programs for dead bank robbers but these initiatives were aimed at prevention and law enforcement assistance rather than compensating customers for losses.
In essence, the very lack of a compensation system for bank customers during the widespread bank failures and high-profile robberies of the Great Depression era was the driving force behind the creation of the modern, federally insured banking system. You can use the FDIC's Electronic Deposit Insurance Estimator to see how much of your current bank deposits are insured.