Southern Reconstruction...
"It is hard to avoid concluding that US free trade advocacy after World War II
at partly reflected our country's worldwide industrial dominance that left nothing --only temporarily in hindsight --- to fear from foreign competition. "(105)
https://amzn.to/3CS4P63
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