Metric Power; why and how We are Going MetricDiscusses the present system of measurements in the United States and the distinct advantages of using the metric system, including its effect on business, industry, and the individual. |
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... Congress debated on both plans for years , but in the end failed to adopt either . It was not until 1799 that Congress got around to passing any legislation at all concerning weights and measures . The Surveyor Act of that year required ...
... Congress debated on both plans for years , but in the end failed to adopt either . It was not until 1799 that Congress got around to passing any legislation at all concerning weights and measures . The Surveyor Act of that year required ...
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... Congress to revive discus- sion of Jefferson's two plans , but since these were now twenty- six years old , too many members of Congress felt that an entirely fresh approach was needed . In the end the Senate passed a resolution asking ...
... Congress to revive discus- sion of Jefferson's two plans , but since these were now twenty- six years old , too many members of Congress felt that an entirely fresh approach was needed . In the end the Senate passed a resolution asking ...
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... Congress passed the Metric Study Act , directing the Secretary of Commerce to arrange for a three - year study to determine the impact of the steadily increasing use of the metric system on America . The law required the Secretary , on ...
... Congress passed the Metric Study Act , directing the Secretary of Commerce to arrange for a three - year study to determine the impact of the steadily increasing use of the metric system on America . The law required the Secretary , on ...
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