Empires of Industry — Season 1, Episode 6: J. Pierpont Morgan: Emperor of Wall Street
Documentary • 30 min • 3 seasons, 12 episodes
Episode synopsis
He single-handedly saved the U.S. from bankruptcy on two occasions, but was often accused of being a monopolist. He wielded as much power as the president and turned Wall Street into his personal playground. John Pierpont Morgan had an aptitude for acquisition. He assembled one of America's largest fortunes and purchased an art collection to rival any in the world.
About Empires of Industry
Chronicling the trades and commodities that made America an industrial power: coal, shipbuilding, brewing, textiles and steel. Also: profiles of magnates such as Andrew Carnegie and Henry Kaiser.