this was also trimmed from the end if anyone actually would ever get that far myself included.

Forced corporations to publish honest financial statements so everyday investors could see a company's actual value.

Restored public confidence in the stock market, which was essential for the nation's economic recovery during the Great Depression.

The Ultimate Goal: Legitimacy

Just like Vito Corleone aiming to get his family into legitimate politics, Joe Kennedy’s stint at the SEC was a calculated move to sanitize his own reputation. He wanted to transition from a ruthless Wall Street speculator to a respected public servant, paving a smooth, elite path for his sons, Jack and Bobby, to eventually enter the White House.