The Early Years 1934-1953
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June 18, 1934
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The FTZ Act is enacted to "expedite and encourage" international
trade.
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June 29, 1935
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Board Order No. 1 is signed by the Secretary of Commerce, establishing regulations for the FTZ Board.
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July 18, 1935
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President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs an executive order directing government agencies to cooperate
with the FTZ Board.
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Jan. 29, 1936
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The FTZ Board adopts the seal:
(Meaning of the Seal)
After considering alternatives:
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Jan. 30, 1936
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FTZ 1 (New York) established.
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June 17, 1950
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The FTZ Act is amended to allow manufacturing in zones.
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March 24, 1953
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First subzone is established on a temporary basis at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco, California (FTZ 3) for
exhibition of foreign merchandise.
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