The 1929 Wall Street Crash

October 24, 1929, shakes the financial world as the stock market crash signals the end of the Roaring Twenties. A stockbroker's chaotic day at the New York Stock Exchange reveals the panic and despair that ensues. The episode contrasts the optimistic views of business leaders with the dire warnings from economists, highlighting the tension in the market. Subsequent interrogations expose deep-seated issues in banking practices, setting the stage for major financial regulation changes during the Great Depression.