Business
Blog posts about events or people associated with business, manufacturing, industry or related fields.
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Black Thursday and the Decline of the 1920’s
Overview The history of the stock market dates back to the 17th century, when the first stock exchange was established in Amsterdam in 1602. The Dutch East India Company issued…
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The Fifteen Millionth Ford Model T Rolls off the Assembly Line
Fun Fact: The leftover wood from the production of the Ford Model T was recycled into charcoal, and sold as Ford Charcoal. When Ford stopped using wood for production, the…
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The Founding of Delta Air
Introduction Delta Airlines is one of the world’s largest airlines, with a rich history spanning over 90 years. Founded in 1924, Delta has grown from a crop-dusting operation to a…
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Albert Henry Wiggin
Introduction The end of the 1920’s is infamously marked by The Wall Street Crash of 1929. The crash occurred for a number of reasons including but not limited to unregulated…
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Charles Ponzi Arrested for Fraud
The Beginning Charles Ponzi, born in Lugo Italy on March 3, 1882, was a native of Italy who led a life of crime. According to the Century Foundation, a think…