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Retiring in 2004: $2M grew to $7.7M on a 4% withdrawal

Retiring in 2004 with $2M and a 4% inflation-adjusted withdrawal, the portfolio was worth $7.7M after 22 years, as of the latest data. Its worst year was 2008, when the S&P 500 lost 35.2% including dividends.

Portfolio Value: Started in 2004

100% S&P 500
25/75 stocks/bonds (Trinity study mix)
Major market event
Starting: $2,000,000 · Withdrawal: 4.0%