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The Dow Jones drops over 20% in 2 days during the Wall Street Crash of 1929; Often cited as the beginning of the Great Depression

Year: 1929 to 1929

Geographical Region(s): North America 

Category: Economics & Daily Life

Associated Nation(s): United States

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(Origins Image): Title: "Chart that outlines GDP growth during the 20th century"
From Article: Punishing the Past: Presidential Elections in Times of Crisis (1932, 1968, 2008)