Timeline: A Year Of Financial Crisis A year ago, a meltdown in the U.S. mortgage market sparked a worldwide crisis that led to rapid, sweeping changes in the financial system. As Wall Street giants teetered, governments stepped in with trillions of dollars in bailouts to prevent a complete collapse. A timeline offers highlights of the past year.

Financial Crisis: One Year And Counting

An NPR series looks at the financial system's near collapse and whether lessons have been learned.

Timeline: A Year Of Financial Crisis

September 5, 200912:01 AM ET

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Financial Crisis: One Year And Counting

An NPR series looks at the financial system's near collapse and whether lessons have been learned.