Season 1, Episode 4
1929-1936: Stormy Weather
Air Date: 1999-04-14
Overview: America – a nation that claimed ever-increasing wealth as a birthright – was rudely awakened by the Great Depression, which caused 25 percent unemployment, the closing of 9,000 banks, and the loss of $2.5 billion in deposits. This program captures a people’s struggle as they faced the collapse of prosperity and diminished hope of being able to experience the American Dream.
Runtime: 45 minutes
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