The Men Who Built America

Season 1 Episode 1: A New War Begins

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.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

1

Episodes:

4

Cast:

Tim Getman, Michael Chmiel, David Donahoe

Quality:

HD

Duration:

120 min

First Air:

2012

Rating:

8.0