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The Black Friday Gold Market Scandal

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Sep 24, 202616:43Society & Culture

September 24, 1869. A conspiracy between two investors to force up the price of gold triggers a financial crisis in America known as Black Friday. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. Histo...

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