Saturday, March 15, 2008

The more things change, the more they stay the same

The news of JP Morgan coming to the rescue of Bear Stearns reminded many of a similar story from back on '07, as in 1907 when the James Pierpont Morgan (yes that JP Morgan) helped organize a bailout of bank during the 1907 Financial Panic.

Educate Yourself - J.P. Morgan - Savior -- The Panic of 1907:
"This week we continue our discussion of the Panic of 1907 and the man who, single-handedly, turned things around, J.P. Morgan."

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