The Great Depression occurred as a result of the stock market crash in New York City not long after World War I. The collapse of the stock market was appropriately titled Black Tuesday and left an entire country in disarray. The Great Depression began in 1930 and lasted over a decade. Nearly one out of every four Americans remained unemployed during these iron-hard times.
These photos sum up the shocking sights of this of this historic era.
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The photographs you are about to see are the work of Sergey Prokudin-Gorskii, which shows Russian life over a century ago in color!
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Full Documentary: The Fascinating History of the Dark Ages
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Don't Blink! Korean Magician's INCREDIBLE Sand Illusions
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Here is a list of some of the most common English words that are generally mispronounced by a majority of us.
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Learn How to Perform These Famous Magic Tricks at Home!
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These facts are incredibly fascinating... but they've got an element of spookiness to them too!
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WATCH: Old Hollywood Legends Bring 'Uptown Funk' to Life
These vintage stars grooving to 'Uptown Funk' will make your day.
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12 Juicy Facts You Probably Don't Know About Grapes
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What is HAMAS? The Terror Organization Explained
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We Got Hold of Some Rare Historical Pics. Want to See?
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Do you know someone who ought to be given some appreciation? Make their day today by congratulating them with a sweet compliment!
A Look Back at How 15 Famous Inventions Started Out
Today, let’s look back at the fascinating vintage versions of modern tech that we still use.
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The Happy Broadcast brings you some incredibly good things that have happened recently.
10 Cool Maps That Show How Much Unpopulated Space There Is
These maps will utterly surprise you when you realize just how unevenly the world's population is spread out. Most of the world is quite free of people!
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In these pictures, you will get to see some fascinating ancient artifacts that are well-preserved in museums.
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Your favorite iconic authors, as you've never seen them before.
14 Creepy Facts That Will Send Shivers Down Your Spine
These 14 surprising facts about the world may definitely send shivers down your spine, but they are still important to know and recognize!
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What is the Story Behind the Scilian Mafia?
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Does Regrowing Vegetables From Scraps Actually Work?
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These positive news stories show that there are still things to smile about.
16 Absolutely Unforgettable Historical Photographs
Take a peek at these unforgettable 16 photos, and see history from a brand new perspective.
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I've Never Heard This Amazing Tale From the 2nd World War
This is going to be one of the most amazing stories you've ever heard. I guarantee it.
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You Won't Believe What This Man Built in His Back Yard...
This man has created something amazing at his home that has immediately become my dream.
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Ride Through a German Town In 1902 on 'The Flying Train'
Take a fascinating ride through a German town from 1902 in this rare and unique footage.
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British English often seems like a whole different language. Learn all about 10 common and certainly fun and quirky British slang words in this article!
