On February 25, 1913, a day of unmitigated chaos unfolded on the New York stock market. Bear traders, those ruthless operators with a penchant for destruction, held court, shaking out long stock shares like a cruel game of musical chairs. The investment community was left reeling as stocks once thought to be safe were mercilessly dumped onto the market, sending shockwaves through the financial district.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Financial Crimes
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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