The Great Depression was a catastrophic economic downturn that began in October 1929 and lasted for nearly a decade. It is ...

The world economy could face a downturn similar to the Great Depression of the 1930s unless the U.S. rows back on its plans ...

In this Oct. 9, 1930 file photo, thousands of unemployed people gather outside City Hall in Cleveland during the Great Depression, after some 2,000 jobs were made available for park improvements ...

The Great Depression was a catastrophic economic ... It is considered one of the worst economic periods in history, with a peak unemployment rate that included an estimated 12,830,000 persons ...