The centennial of US birth
Didn't bring on a whole lot of mirth
With finances in panic
'Twas not 'til Titanic
That something came worse on this earth.
The Panic of 1873 lasted at least six more years. This was known as "The Great Depression" until Oct. 29, 1929 began the ten-year-long crisis which usurped the label.
A depression way back in that time?
ReplyDeleteWhat made people lose every dime?
I'll have to check which--
Just an unforeseen glitch?
Or the sordid result of a crime?
I come out here mostly to play
But I learn something new every day
You're not only fun
But you teach everyone
So keep sending more tidbits my way!
S.H.