Sad. Most people do not know this but prior to 1913 (IRS/FEDEDERAL RESERVE) Americans didn't pay an income tax. They brought home what they were paid. Our government (state/Fed) functioned on import/export tariffs paid by foreign corporations/countries trading with the U.S.and vice-versa.
1913 was a terrible year for the U.S. and even though Potatobrain Biden is trying to earn the title of Worst in Whitehouse, Woodrow Wilson still holds that title.
Yes. Also one would need to look at congressional records on ratifications of amendments for 1912-13 timeline. -Also too, a research of the State legislation records that held votes to recognize the 16th amendment would be the final authority. If I recall correctly, 2/3s of the States are required by law to proclaim an amendment bill to be added to the Constitution.
-Extra points for those who dig into Jekyl Island, Georgia in 1913 (ironically as the 16th Amendment was being pushed) and understand the inner workings of who, how, why and when(s) the Articles of the Federal Reserve Act were drawn up and presented to Wilson to sign 20 months after the Tatanic sank (who was lost onboard that opposed a central banking system?). Yes, there was serious fuckery afoot!
Sad. Most people do not know this but prior to 1913 (IRS/FEDEDERAL RESERVE) Americans didn't pay an income tax. They brought home what they were paid. Our government (state/Fed) functioned on import/export tariffs paid by foreign corporations/countries trading with the U.S.and vice-versa. 1913 was a terrible year for the U.S. and even though Potatobrain Biden is trying to earn the title of Worst in Whitehouse, Woodrow Wilson still holds that title.
I wonder if his presidential library holds records that could be useful. Is there a way to find out?
Yes. Also one would need to look at congressional records on ratifications of amendments for 1912-13 timeline. -Also too, a research of the State legislation records that held votes to recognize the 16th amendment would be the final authority. If I recall correctly, 2/3s of the States are required by law to proclaim an amendment bill to be added to the Constitution. -Extra points for those who dig into Jekyl Island, Georgia in 1913 (ironically as the 16th Amendment was being pushed) and understand the inner workings of who, how, why and when(s) the Articles of the Federal Reserve Act were drawn up and presented to Wilson to sign 20 months after the Tatanic sank (who was lost onboard that opposed a central banking system?). Yes, there was serious fuckery afoot!
Here’s a link to the library https://www.woodrowwilson.org/archivesandresearchcenter