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Carnegie hires Henry Frick to help him achieve his goal of besting Rockefeller.

Carnegie hires Henry Frick to help him achieve his goal of besting Rockefeller.

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The Men Who Built America

S1, EP1 "A New War Begins"

Out of the turmoil of the Civil War, the nation enters an Age of Enlightenment fueled by five innovators who will change the world forever.

The Men Who Built America

S1, EP2 "Oil Strike"

The demand for oil goes sky-high and Vanderbilt turns to John D. Rockefeller.

The Men Who Built America

S1, EP3 "A Rivalry Is Born"

Andrew Carnegie immigrates to the United States with his parents and starts working at age 12.

The Men Who Built America

S1, EP4 "Blood Is Spilled"

Carnegie hires Henry Frick to help him achieve his goal of besting Rockefeller.

Cornelius Vanderbilt, John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, J.P. Morgan and Henry Ford are names synonymous with innovation and big business in America. They all built empires and created advances in technology. They helped shape the country in its early days by doing things such as developing the models for modern railroads, creating the modern financial system and making cars accessible to the masses. The men came from meager beginnings to build their respective empires, which helped formulate the concept of the American Dream. This series profiles the lives of these early visionaries and includes perspectives from such modern business icons as Mark Cuban, Alan Greenspan, T. Boone Pickens and Jack Welch.
Starring: A.J. Achinger
Original Air Date: Oct 16, 2012
Genres: DocuseriesTV Series
Rating: TVPG
Playback: HD
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