(Blacks) were indoctrinated to believe that their interests were perpetually at war with Southern whites, who were falsely accused of wanting to put blacks back in slavery.
Blacks were told their continued freedom depended upon the supremacy of the Republican Party.
Page 167, Southern Reconstruction - Philip Leigh
Ed McQuarrie talks the REAL History of Stocks and Bond performance.
https://www.morningstar.com/funds/vanguard-wellesley-income-is-top-choice
Could be a great fund to start with starting in retirement and cash. Or use Vanguard Wellington and cash if you want to be more aggresive
https://www.morningstar.com/economy/what-weve-learned-150-years-stock-market-crashes
Take a look at this what has happend in past in stock market