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Notable anniversaries in the last hold-out of irrational measures
The following article appeared in March/April 2016 edition of Metric Today, the newsletter of the US Metric Association (USMA). It is being re-posted with USMA’s permission. Likes(0)Dislikes(0)
Posted in General, History, Uncategorized, Views from abroad
Tagged 100, America, anniversaries, anniversary, history, Metric Today, newsletter, United States, US, US Metric Association, USMA
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An anniversary for the US Metric Conversion Act
The 1975 Metric Conversion Act (MCA) was signed into law by President Gerald Ford on December 23, 1975. To mark the 40th anniversary of this event, Ronnie Cohen looks at the introduction of the Act and its effect on metrication … Continue reading
Posted in Consumer affairs, General, History, Law, Technical, Views from abroad
Tagged 1975 Metric Conversion Act, commerce, compulsory, Congress, conversion, law, mandatory, policy, preferred, President Gerald Ford, President Ronald Reagan, trade, United States, US, US Metrication Board, USA, voluntary
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