Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation facts for kids
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| Formed | June 16, 1933 |
| Jurisdiction | Federal government of the United States |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. |
| Employees | 8,713 (December 2012) |
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| Website | www.fdic.gov |
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) aims to keep people’s money safe. Specifically, the money people put into American banks. If money is lost they will replace it. The FDIC will replace up to $250,000 per person, per bank. As of September 30, 2012[update] the FDIC insured 7,895 different banks or institutions. The FDIC also watches banks or institutions for problems or failings.
The FDIC was made during the Great Depression by President Franklin Roosevelt in June 1933. This is an important occurrence in United States history because it guaranteed people their money. This also helped people feel safer when using banks in the United States.
Images for kids
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The FDIC's satellite campus in Arlington, Virginia, is home to many administrative and support functions, though the most senior officials work at the main building in Washington
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President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signs the Banking Act of 1933.
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Bank sign indicating the original insurance limit offered by the FDIC of $2,500 in 1934
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Example of FDIC insurance coverage
See also
In Spanish: Corporación Federal de Seguro de Depósitos para niños
