The main reason that the banks closed, was because of "a run on the banks." This was people who would rush to the bank, to take their money out. Also, because of bad regulation of the federal government, the banks were in terrible shape. In 1933, after Franklin D. Roosevelt, took over the office of President of the United States, he went to work on the "New Deal," he promised to the country. President Roosevelt's first task was to reopen the banks. He first closed every bank in the country by declaring a nationwide "bank holiday." He then authorized the treasury to supervise the reopening of only those banks which were financially sound. He went on the radio in a Fireside Chat to explain the government's movements and plead for confidence. Within days many of the banks were open, and depositors returned with their funds. By April confidence was restored and the crisis ended. To prevent a recurrence of the panic, Congress created the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). People no longer needed to fear bank failures, for the government guaranteed that their funds were protected.
Mintage data shows 41,730,000 1929-D cents were struck.
Philadelphia Mint = 185,262,000 / Denver Mint = 41,730,000 / San Francisco Mint = 50,148,000 // TOTAL = 277,140,000
During the early 1930s, many Americans laid the blame for their difficulties primarily on the Wall Street crash of 1929 and the subsequent Great Depression. They often viewed government policies, particularly those of President Herbert Hoover, as inadequate in addressing the economic crisis. Additionally, some blamed banks and financial institutions for their role in the economic collapse. There was also a broader sentiment of frustration directed at capitalism itself, as many struggled to make ends meet.
The country entered a depression.
I am unsure of how many failed in just 1929, but throught out the 1930's over 9,000 banks failed.
America had 2,103 banks in 1929
In 1929 however, the world was overcome by an economic disaster called the Great Depression. In America, factories closed, people lost their jobs, and farmers lost their farms, many banks closed, and people lost their life's savings.
There were many devastating longer term effects of the stock market crash in 1929. The most memorable was the Great Depression which resulted in the majority of Americans being displaced from their homes due to lack of employment and an economical fallout.
Throughout the 1930's over 9,000 banks failed
Yes, it is a Federal Holiday and all banks are closed.
8.2 thousand
The long term effect of the Stock Market crash was followed by the Great Depression.
Many banks closed.
Between 1929 and 1931, the American economy experienced a severe downturn marked by the Great Depression, which began with the stock market crash in October 1929. Unemployment rates skyrocketed, reaching about 25% by 1933, and many banks failed, leading to a significant contraction in consumer spending and investment. Additionally, industrial production fell dramatically, and the economy struggled with deflation and reduced economic output during this period.
A large number of banks have closed/gone bankrupt since 2008. the figures are as follows: 1. 2008 - 25 banks 2. 2009 - 140 banks 3. 2010 - 157 banks 4. 2011 - 3 banks All these figures are for USA only
lack of money