What Life Was Really Like During The Great Depression
The Great Depression was the worst economic downturn in the history of the industrialized world, lasting from 1929 to 1939. It began after the stock market crash of October 1929, which sent Wall Street into a panic and wiped out millions of investors. This colorized series of historical photographs shows the reality of life for those struggling to survive during it. What did you think? Please tell us in the comment section below and remember to sign up for our free newsletter.
April 13, 2021 @ 6:52 pm
That was a very sad time and heat breaking, my grandfather and grandmother, told me all about this time and how they had to live, growing up, It made me who I am today, but I am mighty afraid the way things are going we may be headed for another one sooner then we think, as of all things going on, Running Doe
April 13, 2021 @ 9:53 am
So heartbreaking. Will we ever realize just how fortunate we are in this Country and appreciate it more, and stop trying to tear it down! We don’t learn from History…….so many people, so much unrest today. Sad part, too, so many of the protesters have no clue what and why they are actually protesting. I am not against protests, but as we see, too often, leads to unwarranted destruction. And what was really accomplished?