The Great Depression: A Guide to the Laws and Legacy That Reshaped America

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Imagine waking up one morning to find the life savings you diligently stored in the bank have vanished. Not stolen, but gone—because the bank itself has failed, and there are no rules to protect you. Imagine your employer, a massive factory, suddenly closes its doors, and there is no such thing as an unemployment check to help you feed your family. This wasn't a nightmare; it was the reality for millions during the Great Depression. It was more than an economic downturn; it was a catastrophic failure of a legal and regulatory system that was