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Retiring in 1953: $1M grew to $113.7M on a 3% withdrawal

Retiring in 1953 with $1M and a 3% inflation-adjusted withdrawal, the portfolio grew to $113.7M after 50 years. Its worst year was 1974, when the S&P 500 lost 20.7% including dividends.

Portfolio Value: Started in 1953

100% S&P 500
50/50 stocks/bonds (Trinity study mix)
Major market event
Starting: $1,000,000 · Withdrawal: 3.0%