The Men Who Built America
Influential builders, dreamers, and believers who reshaped the United States as it moved from the aftermath of the Civil War toward prosperity. This story follows how their big ambitions helped drive major economic and technological advances, turning a nation at a crossroads into a world-leading superpower.
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Season 1
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A New War Begins
As the nation attempts to rebuild following the destruction of the Civil War, Cornelius Vanderbilt is the first to see the need for unity to regain America’s stature in the world. He sells his shipping empire to invest everything in the railroads, knowing they’re the best chance for uniting East and West as never before.
Oct 16, 2012 · 43m -
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Episode 20
Dec 20, 2023
