The Men Who Built America
Computers & Technologies
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.
Upcoming TV Listings for The Men Who Built America
The Men Who Built America A New War Begins
The nation attempts to rebuild following the destruction of the Civil War; the demand for oil goes sky high.
12:00 PM on History Channel US - Eastern Feed 68
The Men Who Built America Bloody Battles
Andrew Carnegie immigrates to the United States and learns about business; Carnegie hires Henry Frick to help him achieve his goal of besting Rockefeller.
2:00 PM on History Channel US - Eastern Feed 68
The Men Who Built America Changing the Game
The steel and oil have forever changed the face of America; JP Morgan expedites growth through finance.
4:00 PM on History Channel US - Eastern Feed 68
The Men Who Built America When One Ends, Another Begins
Even as new resources are harnessed, America changes.
6:00 PM on History Channel US - Eastern Feed 68