The Great Depression in the 1930s brought vast devastation to America's economy and, therefore, to its people. Kenneth M. Deitch's introduction presents an overview of "the crash" on Wall Street in the fall of '29 and the deteriorating economic conditions that soon had the nation in their grip. Excerpts from interviews, magazine and news articles, letters, and historic photos provide a vivid flavor of the human suffering brought on by the economy's massive breakdown. Selections from Maya Angelou and John Steinbeck's works are included.
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