How Ronald Reagan swore in Alan Greenspan as Fed chair

How the Federal Reserve beat inflation in the 1980s

President Ronald Reagan defines the core mission of the Federal Reserve and praises Paul Volcker for conquering runaway inflation to ignite a historic peacetime economic expansion.

Reagan Explains How the Fed Defeated Runaway Inflation

Ronald Reagan praises Alan Greenspan as an economist's economist while reminding the nation that true economic health depends on human intangibles like hope, work ethic, and faith.

Economics Is More Than Numbers: Reagan's Tribute to Greenspan

Swearing in the 13th Chairman of the Federal Reserve

Vice President George H.W. Bush administers the official oath of office to Alan Greenspan in the White House East Room as President Reagan looks on.

George H.W. Bush Swears In Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan

Alan Greenspan's impossible wishlist for the US economy

Alan Greenspan brings down the house with a witty speech thanking whoever can magically keep the dollar stable, stocks rising, and repeal the laws of arithmetic.

Alan Greenspan's Hilarious First Speech as Fed Chair

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How Ronald Reagan swore in Alan Greenspan as Fed chair

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