Courtesy of Library of Congress, Mehales, George, "[George Mehales]," pp. 8-9, December 1938
Description
Interview with George Mehales by R.V. Williams. Through this oral history interview, George shares stories of his life including what happened to him during the stock market crash of October 1929.
Full Transcript of George Mehales' Interview about the Stock Market Crash of 1929
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Source-Dependent Questions
- Using evidence from the text, explain why George Mehales put all of his money into stocks.
- Describe what George meant when he said, "I was wiped out that day." Why would that be impactful to his life?
- Why would George think of harming himself after the stock market crash on October 29, 1929?
Citation Information
Mehales, George, "[George Mehales]," pp. 8-9, December 1938. Courtesy of Library of Congress