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The Buttonwood Agreement
Wall Street began under a tree
The biggest stock exchange on Earth began with 24 men and one short promise. How short? You won't believe it.
You'll find out
- Who signed Wall Street's first deal
- How long the deal really was
- Why Wall Street is called Wall Street
Why it matters
Today's stock market runs on rules that began as a handshake. Knowing where they came from takes the mystery out.
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