Caption: 1990: Ex-Im Bank approves a comprehensive guarantee to cover the sale of U.s. copper mining machinery and equipment to Mexico’s Mexicana de Cananea, S.A. de C.V.

Ex-Im Bank History By Month: December

1944: Congress passes the First Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1945.  The act transfers an aggregate $47,453 from the Foreign Economic Administration, including funds from the Ex-Im Bank.

1945: Congress passes the First Deficiency Appropriations Act and Ex-Im Bank’s administrative expenses are increased by $150,000 for FY 1946.

1990:  Ex-Im Bank approves a comprehensive guarantee to cover the sale of U.S. copper mining machinery and equipment to Mexico’s Mexicana de Cananea, S.A. de C.V.

2006: The Ex-Im Bank of United States and China announce agreement to increase sales of U.S.-financed exports to China.

Chairmen, Presidents and Directors Sworn-In in December:
1945: Willaim McChesney Martin, Jr., Director
1954: George A. Blowers, Director
1977: Thibaut de Saint Phalle, Director
2001: Eduardo Aguirre, Vice Chairman
2001: J. Joseph Grandmaison, Director
2002: Philip Merrill, Chairman
2003: April Foley, Vice Chairman
2003: Max Cleland: Director

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