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Janet Yellen

American economist and 78th US Secretary of the Treasury
Janet Yellen
Janet Yellen
American economist and 78th US Secretary of the Treasury

Janet Yellen, the first woman to hold the position, has an extensive career in economics and academia. She served as the Chair of the Federal Reserve and led the White House Council of Economic Advisers before becoming the Secretary of the Treasury in 2021.

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1946-08-13
Birth of Janet Yellen

Janet Yellen was born on August 13, 1946, in Brooklyn, New York.

1977-01-01
Appointment as Governor

Dr. Yellen served as a Governor specializing in international trade and finance, including the stabilization of international currency exchange rates from 1977 to 1978.

1978-01-01
Continued Governorship

Dr. Yellen continued to serve as a Governor specializing in international trade and finance, including the stabilization of international currency exchange rates in 1978.

1997-02-13
Janet L. Yellen appointed Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers

Janet L. Yellen was appointed as the Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers by President Clinton and confirmed on February 13, 1997. This appointment marked a significant milestone in her career as an economist and policymaker.

1998-03-05
Testimony by Janet A. Yellen before the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry on the Economics of the Kyoto Protocol

Janet A. Yellen testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry on March 5, 1998, likely addressing the economic aspects of the Kyoto Protocol. This testimony may have contributed to important discussions on environmental and agricultural policies.

1998-04-15
Remarks by Janet A. Yellen to the Council on Foreign Relations on 'Lessons from the Asian Crisis'

Janet A. Yellen delivered remarks to the Council on Foreign Relations on April 15, 1998, discussing lessons learned from the Asian Crisis. This event likely provided valuable insights into international economic issues.

1998-06-11
Testimony by Janet A. Yellen before the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance

Janet A. Yellen testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance on June 11, 1998. The testimony likely focused on significant financial and economic issues.

1998-06-16
Testimony by Janet A. Yellen before the Senate Judiciary Committee

Janet A. Yellen provided testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee on June 16, 1998. The testimony likely addressed important legal and judicial matters.

1998-10-06
Testimony of Dr. Janet Yellen Chair, Council of Economic Advisers

On October 6, 1998, Dr. Janet Yellen, as the Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Commerce Subcommittee on Energy and Power, providing valuable insights and expertise in the economic domain.

2013-01-06
Janet Yellen Confirmed as Next Federal Reserve Chief

Janet Yellen was confirmed as the next chief of the Federal Reserve, taking on a significant leadership role in the U.S. central banking system.

2013-10-09
Nomination of Yellen as Chair of the Federal Reserve

On October 9, 2013, President Obama nominated Janet Yellen to succeed Ben Bernanke as Chair of the Federal Reserve.

2013-10-30
Sen. Rand Paul Puts Hold on Yellen's Nomination

Sen. Rand Paul announced his intention to put a hold on Janet Yellen's nomination as the next chairwoman of the Federal Reserve in order to push for legislation requiring audits and public scrutiny of the Federal Reserve System.

2014-01-03
Confirmation as Head of the Federal Reserve System

Janet Yellen was confirmed as the head of the Federal Reserve System by the U.S. Senate in January 2014.

2014-01-06
Janet Yellen Confirmed as Chairwoman

Janet Yellen was confirmed by the Senate as Chairwoman by the narrowest vote margin ever for the position. She became the first woman ever to hold the position.

2014-02-02
Janet Yellen Becomes New Fed Chief

Janet Yellen becomes the new Federal Reserve chief, marking a significant milestone in her career of breaking barriers. She is known for her long history of challenging gender norms in the field of economics.

2014-02-03
Janet Yellen sworn in as Chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve System

Janet Yellen was sworn in as the Chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve System on February 3, 2014, becoming the first woman to hold this position. She was appointed by President Barack Obama and confirmed by the Senate.

2014-10-09
Seventeen Academic Papers of Janet Yellen’s That You Need to Read

Dylan Matthews published an article in The Washington Post on October 9, 2014, titled 'Seventeen Academic Papers of Janet Yellen’s That You Need to Read,' providing a list of academic papers authored by Janet Yellen.

2017-11-20
Yellen's Resignation from the Federal Reserve Board

On November 20, 2017, Janet Yellen submitted her letter of resignation as a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to President Donald Trump. Her resignation came after Trump nominated Jerome Powell as the next chair of the Federal Reserve.

2018-02-03
Janet L. Yellen's Term Ends as Chair of the Federal Reserve

Janet L. Yellen's four-year term as the chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System ended on February 3, 2018. She was succeeded by Jerome Powell.

2020-11-30
Janet Yellen Nominated for U.S. Secretary of the Treasury

On November 30, 2020, the Biden Transition announced the nomination of Janet Yellen for the position of U.S. secretary of the treasury. Politico reported that Biden believed she would win wide support in the Democratic coalition and would be difficult to impossible for Republicans to oppose due to her commitment to boosting labor markets, deep familiarity with monetary policy, and support for a carbon tax.

2020-12-01
Nomination of Dr. Janet Yellen as Treasury Secretary

On December 1, 2020, then-President-elect Biden nominated Dr. Janet Yellen to the post of Treasury Secretary. Biden emphasized Yellen's career focus on unemployment and the dignity of work, highlighting her understanding of the impact of good, decent jobs on people and their communities.

2021-01-19
Opening Statement of Dr. Janet Yellen

Dr. Janet Yellen delivered her opening statement at the Senate Finance Committee on January 19, 2021.

2021-01-25
Janet Yellen Confirmed as First Female Treasury Secretary

Janet Yellen was confirmed by the Senate on January 25, 2021, making history as the first female Treasury Secretary.

2021-01-26
Janet Yellen Becomes Secretary of the Treasury

Janet Yellen became the Secretary of the Treasury on January 26, 2021. She is expected to continue focusing on employment, a key issue that has motivated her for decades.

2022-03-10
Janet Yellen Testifies Before Senate Finance Committee

Janet Yellen, the Treasury Secretary, appeared before the Senate Finance Committee to address concerns about the nation's financial system and reassure consumers and lawmakers about the stability of the banking system.

2024-01-17
Yellen says current US economic growth 'vindicates' Biden's COVID-19 pandemic stimulus spending

Janet Yellen stated that the current economic growth in the United States proves the effectiveness of Biden's stimulus spending during the COVID-19 pandemic.

2024-01-25
Yellen visits Midwest

Janet Yellen visited the Midwest to highlight the improvement in consumer sentiment and criticize the tax cuts implemented by Trump.

2024-01-30
Remarks Before the National Council of Nonprofits

Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo delivered remarks before the National Council of Nonprofits.

2024-01-31
Bilateral Meeting with European Union Executive Vice Presidents

Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen delivered remarks ahead of a bilateral meeting with European Union Executive Vice Presidents Margrethe Vestager and Valdis Dombrovskis.

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