The Dow Jones and the Shocking Post-World War II Economic Recovery in 1946
On January 11, 1946, the Dow Jones finally surpassed its peak during the Great Depression. Let's look at what happened during those 19 years of economic recovery.
On January 11, 1946, the Dow Jones finally surpassed its peak during the Great Depression. Let's look at what happened during those 19 years of economic recovery.
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