U.S. History

Bank failures are not uncommon during times of economic stress, but government actions have significantly mitigated this risk.

The U. S. economy is the largest in the world, but its history is filled with turmoil. Part 1 of this series explores the early years.

The FDIC was established in 1933 to combat the impacts of the Great Depression. Since then, FDIC coverage limits have been adjusted several times.