On the recordJuly 17, 1973
I ordered a freeze for a maximum period of 60 days on the prices of all commodities and services offered for sale except the prices charged for raw agricultural products.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI ordered a freeze for a maximum period of 60 days on the prices of all commodities and services offered for sale except the prices charged for raw agricultural products.
Executive Order 11730—Further Providing for the Stabilization of the Economy
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