Liberty Bond - Second Liberty Bond Act

Second Liberty Bond Act

The 2nd Liberty Loan Act established an $15 billion aggregate limit on the amount of government bonds issued, allowing $3 billion more offered at 25 years at 4% interest, redeemable after 10 years. The amount of the loan totaled $3.8 Billion with 9.4 million people purchasing bonds.

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