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The Great Depression: America’s Darkest Hour

May 18, 2023 ยท

Hey everyone, Today, I want to talk about one of the darkest periods in American history - The Great Depression. This was a time when the American economy suffered a severe downturn, leaving millions of people unemployed and struggling to make ends meet. The Great Depression began in 1929, following the stock market crash that occurred on October 24, 1929, famously known as Black Thursday. The crash led to a decrease in consumer spending, which in turn led to a… Read more.