America Had Free Electricity, No Income Tax, and No Central Bank — All Before 1913
Fri 2:10 pm +00:00, 8 May 2026Sent by Ian.
America Had Free Electricity, No Income Tax, and No Central Bank — All Before 1913 💡🏛️ What if the United States once operated in a completely different way than it does today? This video explores the period before 1913—a time before the Revenue Act of 1913 introduced the modern income tax system, and before the creation of the Federal Reserve System.
We take a closer look at how the country functioned without these institutions, how government revenue was generated, and what economic life looked like during that era. At the same time, we examine claims about “free electricity,” separating documented technological developments from myths and misunderstandings surrounding early innovations. ⚡
Through historical context, economic changes, and key turning points, this video connects the dots between pre-1913 America and the systems we live with today. Was it a simpler time, or just a different stage of development?
Stay until the end and decide for yourself… was something gained, or something lost along the way? 🔍
