
Exploring the evolving narrative of America through the stories of some of the nation's most famous families.

Joe Kennedy is the grandson of Irish immigrants who, after graduating from Harvard, conquers Wall Street and Hollywood; when his own political career is cut short, he focuses on his children -- one becomes president.

John D. Rockefeller started out with one kerosene refinery in Cleveland, which within 15 years became Standard Oil, the largest oil producer in the world; the Rockefellers gave much of their wealth away and dedicated their lives to philanthropy.

Henry Ford was an American pioneer; he revolutionized the automobile, the assembly line production method and brought cars to millions of American families -- but his personal life was far from perfect.

Bill Harley and Arthur Davidson work with family members to build an iconic brand; their heirs lose control of the company but take back ownership and restore its reputation.