October 29, 1929 is the day that began Americas descent into the Great Depression. ... In March of 1929 there was a mini crash as the price of stocks began to drop. ... By the spring of 1929 steels production, housing construction, and new car sales were also coming down. ... The summer of 1929 during the period between June and August stock prices reached their highest to date. ... On September 3, 1929 the stock market reached its peak with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing at 381.17. ...

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