Great Depression

In the autumn of 1929, the roaring twenties came to a screeching halt. The stock market crash plunged America into its darkest economic hour - the Great Depression. Millions lost their jobs, their homes, and their hope. Families struggled to put food on the table, while once-bustling cities became ghost towns. But from this despair arose tales of resilience, innovation, and the indomitable human spirit. Join us as we journey through this pivotal era that reshaped America and the world. We'll explore the causes, the devastating impact, and the lasting legacy of the Great Depression. From Hoovervilles to the New Deal, from dust storms to bread lines, discover how a nation on its knees found the strength to stand tall once again.

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