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The Stock Market Crash of 1929 – Part 1: To The Moon!

Conflicted: A History Podcast

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The Roaring Twenties: Prosperity, Innovation, and Financial Risks

The chapter delves into the thriving era of the 1920s in America, highlighting economic prosperity, technological innovations, and social changes. It discusses the impact of Henry Ford's vision on making cars accessible to average Americans, the rise of consumer culture, and the introduction of the stock market as a new avenue of wealth creation. Through narrative stories, it explores the allure of stock market investments, the risks of buying on margin, and the consequences of the historic stock market crash of 1929.

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