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SUMMARY:Great Fortunes Of The Gilded Age: Rockefeller
DESCRIPTION:During the Gilded Age\, America saw a handful of families dominate the economy with staggering fortunes. \nIf I asked you to name the richest American\, you’d probably say Bill Gates or Sam Walton.  Both are from the top of the list! \nToday we focus on the richest man of all time. How rich was John D. Rockefeller?  He was wealthier than Gates and Walton and Warren Buffet added together! At one time his personal income was almost 2% of the entire American GDP!  SO where did Rockefeller get his money.  Oil\, of course – but that is only part of the story. And the rest of the story of this fascinating man is a tale of cold-hearted business practice\, unparalleled personal generosity\, and deep commitment to religion.  What a man! \n \nThis four week series examines the great fortunes of that fascinating era.  We will attempt to put each into perspective and offer intriguing insights\, modern comparisons and historical context for each. Of the nine wealthiest Americans\, six lived during the Gilded Age! \n#1 Rockefeller \n# 2: Vanderbilt \n#3: Astor \n#4: Girard \n#5: Gates \n#6: Carnegie \n#7: Stewart \n#8 Weyerhaeuser \n#9 Gould \nPLEASE NOTE – This class is offered through Harper College and registration is required!
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LOCATION:Harper College\, Main Campus\, 1200 W. Algonquin Road\, Palatine\, 60067\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History,Economic History
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SUMMARY:Great Fortunes Of The Gilded Age (J. P. Morgan)
DESCRIPTION:During the Gilded Age\, America saw a handful of families dominate the economy with staggering fortunes. \nIf I asked you to name the richest American\, you’d probably say Bill Gates or Sam Walton.  Both are from the top of the list! \nToday we focus on the bankers who created venture capitalism\, hostile takeovers and trickle down economics.  And who gave extravagantly to charity\, benefitting education\, the arts\, and learning even today. \nJ. P. Morgan was\, by some accounting\, the second richest American ever – and a man whose acquisition of wealth was almost unimaginable. He was so rich that twice he had to use his personal fortune to help save the nation from disaster during several economic crises. His private art collection was one of the greatest in the world and his name still adorns one of the most powerful banks in America. The story of this powerful man is a fascinating narrative of wealth and power in a changing America. \n \nThis four week series examines the great fortunes of that fascinating era.  We will attempt to put each into perspective and offer intriguing insights\, modern comparisons and historical context for each. Of the nine wealthiest Americans\, six lived during the Gilded Age! \n# 2: Vanderbilt \n#3: Astor \n#4: Morgan \n#5: Gates \n#6: Carnegie \n#7: Stewart \n#8 Weyerhaeuser \n#9 Gould \n  \nPLEASE NOTE: This class is offered by Harper College and registration is required.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/great-fortunes-gilded-age-3-2/
LOCATION:Harper College\, Main Campus\, 1200 W. Algonquin Road\, Palatine\, 60067\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History,Economic History
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SUMMARY:Great Fortunes Of The Gilded Age (Carnegie)
DESCRIPTION:During the Gilded Age\, America saw a handful of families dominate the economy with staggering fortunes. \nIf I asked you to name the richest American\, you’d probably say Bill Gates or Sam Walton.  Both are from the top of the list! \nAt one time\, Andrew Carnegie was the richest man in the world. Then he gave away 90% of his fortune! He founded Carnegie Mellon University and his name is still attached to funding for arts programs across the USA.  How did he earn that money and what did he do with it? How did this tiny Scot invent “scientific philanthropy” – and how did he become the terror of the business world – forcing even the richest men in America to capitulate to him? Was the horrendous death toll of the Johnstown Flood his fault? Did he authorize the massive beatings of his employees when they asked for a raise? With rare video clips\, intriguing insights and fascinating biographical details\, the controversial and compelling life of Andrew Carnegie will take shape before your eyes. \nThis multi-week series examines the great fortunes  of that fascinating era.  We will attempt to put each into perspective and offer intriguing insights\, modern comparisons and historical context for each. Of the nine wealthiest Americans\, six lived during the Gilded Age! \n# 2: Vanderbilt \n#3: Astor \n#4: Girard \n#5: Gates \n#6: Carnegie \n#7: Stewart \n#8 Weyerhaeuser \n#9 Gould \nPLEASE NOTE: This class is offered through Harper College and registration is required.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/great-fortunes-gilded-age-2014-10-09-2-3-2/
LOCATION:Harper College\, Main Campus\, 1200 W. Algonquin Road\, Palatine\, 60067\, United States
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