Empires of Industry
Season 1 • Episode 6: J. Pierpont Morgan: Emperor of Wall Street • Watch with subtitles
Episode 6: J. Pierpont Morgan: Emperor of Wall Street
July 30, 2001
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.
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