American Dynasty — Season 1, Episode 1: The Vanderbilts

Episode synopsis

Cornelius 'The Commodore' Vanderbilt rose from nothing to build the biggest shipping and railroad empires in America, and amass a great fortune. His dying words were to 'keep the money together,' but did his children and grandchildren listen?

About American Dynasty

Follow the fascinating stories of America's aristocratic families, those whose names represent power in business, politics, and industrial industry.

More episodes from Season 1

• E2The Rockefellers
• E3The Fords
• E4The Gettys
• E5The DuPonts
• E6The Morgans
• E7The Kennedys
• E8The Bushes