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The Men Who Built America — Season 1
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120mA New War BeginsIn the wake of the Civil War's devastation, a nation struggled to heal. It was Cornelius Vanderbilt who first recognized the imperative of unity, understanding it as the key to restoring America's global standing. With foresight, he divested himself of his vast shipping empire, committing his entire fortune to the railroads – believing them to be the most promising path toward a true integration of the East and West.Oct 16, 201210.0Oct 16, 2012120m10.002
120mBloody BattlesIn the wake of the Civil War, America embarked on an unprecedented era of construction. Though railroads and oil fueled much of this expansion, the structures themselves were increasingly forged from steel.Oct 23, 20127.7Oct 23, 2012120m7.703
120mChanging the GameSteel and oil had irrevocably reshaped the American landscape, yet this was merely a prelude. With the arrival of J.P. Morgan, financial power accelerated the nation's expansion.Oct 30, 20127.7Oct 30, 2012120m7.704
120mWhen One Ends, Another BeginsWithin a half-century, the forces of rail, oil, steel, and electricity have been brought under control. This rapid transformation has irrevocably altered the American landscape, marking a change that will endure.Nov 11, 20128.7Nov 11, 2012120m8.7
