The Forgotten Crash (1893)
How an economic shock ushered in a new political era
This Day (An America 250 History Show)
May 5, 202011m 51s
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Show Notes
It’s May 5th. Jody Avirgan and Nicole Hemmer discuss the crash of 1893. It was the result of a rapidly changing economy, heavy debt, and slow-footed governmental response. And it ushered in a new era in American politics.
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