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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?

The Vanderbilts

John D Rockefeller started out with one kerosene refinery in Cleveland, Ohio. Within 15 years it became the largest oil producer in the world. After conquering the fuel industry, the Rockefellers gave much of their wealth away through philanthropy.

The Rockefellers

Henry Ford was an American pioneer. He revolutionized the automobile, the assembly line production method, and brought cars to millions of American families. But in his personal life, he was far from perfect.

The Fords

J. Paul Getty made billions of dollars in the oil industry, rising to become the 'richest man in the world.' But at the peak of his success, his grandson was kidnapped. The $17 million ransom was less than he was making daily... But would he pay it?

The Gettys

Since 1802, the DuPont Company has supplied gunpowder to militaries worldwide. But when young Lammot DuPont pushed the company to get out of the business of war, it set off a conflict that transformed the family and the American industry for generations.

The DuPonts

Junius Morgan and son John Pierpont Morgan establish a financial empire through railroads, steel manufacturing and banking,

The Morgans

After graduating from Harvard, Joe Kennedy, the grandson of Irish immigrants, conquered Wall Street and Hollywood. When his political career was cut short he focused on his children. One became President and the rest devoted their lives to public service.

The Kennedys

The Bushes are one of America's oldest families. They are known more for their genteel manners and success in business and politics. So when war hero George HW Bush decides he wants to run for president, will the family name be enough to ensure victory?

The Bushes

William Randolph Hearst builds on his father George's mining fortune by becoming the world's first multi-media mogul; exposing both himself, and future generations, to the darker side of wealth and fame.

Hearst

Conrad Hilton gets rich building the world's first international hotel chain. But after his sons' rivalry almost destroys everything, his great-granddaughter emerges to redefine the family brand.

Hilton

Henry Heinz builds an empire by revolutionizing food processing. His son Howard and Grandson Jack must navigate wars, economic depression and changing times to keep the family-led company on course.

Heinz

From the fur trade into the drug trade, John Jacob Astor builds America's first mega- fortune. One that ensuing generations of Astors will battle to control, helping to define the opulent Gilded Age.

Astor

Breakfast Cereal king CW Post's death makes his daughter the nation's richest woman. But rather than rest on his laurels, she seeks to expand on his legacy and redefine the role of women in America.

Post

Bill Harley and Arthur Davidson work with family members to build an iconic brand. Their heirs lose control of the company but take back ownership and restore its reputation.

Harley-Davidson

Andrew Carnegie creates a steel-manufacturing behemoth and becomes the world's richest man. But his legacy as a philanthropist is marred by family tragedy and a violent clash with organized labor.

Carnegie

Forrest Mars reunites with his estranged father to transform a candy company. Later, Forrest takes over from family members to build one of the largest privately held corporations in the world.

Mars

Robert Wood Johnson starts a medical supplies company that his son grows into the world's largest healthcare products corporation. But family rivalries and lawsuits threaten its reputation.

Johnson & Johnson

Adolphus Busch saves a failing brewery. His grandson turns Budweiser into America's number one beer, but after a corporate takeover, a marketing ploy brings consumer backlash and plummeting sales.

Busch

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The Best Seasons of American Dynasty

The Best Seasons of American Dynasty

Season 1

Season 2