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The Men Who Built America Season 1 Episode 1

As the nation attempts to rebuild following the destruction of the Civil War, Cornelius Vanderbilt is the first to see the need for unity to regain America’s stature in the world. He sells his shipping empire to invest everything in the railroads, knowing they’re the best chance for uniting East and West as never before.

Episode Title: A New War Begins

Air Date: 2012-10-16