The “Roaring Twenties” had come to an end. It was October 29, 1929, the market crashed and stocks lost almost half of their value , with dow jones falling from 452 to 58 in one day. A symbolic beginning for rough times ahead. A country’s main source of prosperity nearly vanished, as the automobile and construction industry came to a halt. Purchasing power was unevenly distributed, huge land loans could not be paid off and banks began to fail. …showed first 75 words of 1976 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1976 total…U.S. entered WWII and economic conditions soon began to restore. The book, Hard Times, recalls the unfortunate and grueling stories of the brave people who fought to live during the depression. These times must be remembered, as our lives seem incredibly easy compared to those who lived during the Great Depression. Their suffering and anguish helped to build what our country has become, as their lives were jeopardized for the sake of our nation.