Discover the chaotic and desperate scenes of bank runs during the Great Depression. This video vividly illustrates the panic as crowds of people rushed to withdraw their savings, fearing bank failures. Learn how these bank runs contributed to the financial collapse and economic turmoil of the 1930s. Understand the impact on everyday Americans and the lasting lessons learned from this critical period in history.
The Bank Run: A Financial Horror Story
CHAPTERS:
00:00 -- What is a Bank Run?
00:47 -- Day One of a Bank Run
01:32 -- Panic Begins
02:24 -- The Vaults are Empty
03:19 -- The Aftermath