Empires of Industry - Season 1 Episode 6 J. Pierpont Morgan: Emperor of Wall Street
0.0048 minutes
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.