J.P. Morgan - More Power than the President

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Unlock the incredible story of J.P. Morgan, the financial titan who shaped an era and, some would say, even saved America! In this compelling people profile, we dive deep into the life of the most powerful banker of the Gilded Age. Discover how Morgan built an empire, consolidating industries like railroads and steel, and creating corporate giants such as U.S. Steel and General Electric. But his influence went far beyond boardrooms. Learn about Morgan's legendary interventions during the Panics of 1893 and 1907, when, in the absence of a central bank, he single-handedly orchestrated massive bailouts that prevented national economic collapse. Was he a selfless patriot or a self-serving "robber baron"? We explore both sides of this complex figure, examining his immense power, his unparalleled wealth, and the lasting legacy that continues to impact our financial world today. Get ready to explore the man behind the myth! Please subscribe here. https://www.youtube.com/@PeopleProfiles?sub_confirmation=1 Our second channel. https://www.youtube.com/@PeopleProfilesExtra Follow us on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/show/7fKALbrzEO9Q4VVvAwWHqL Support us on Patreon https://patreon.com/thepeopleprofiles Follow us on Twitter. https://twitter.com/tpprofiles Thanks for watching! If you liked this video, check out our related videos below: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNwBhP0rWSz1EQOUiCo2hOzXogNU5psT8 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNwBhP0rWSz0vPvWecG4EPQIWEIh34K-X https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNwBhP0rWSz3l1yKTFKS6b3GPniSWVpmX All footage, images and music used in People Profiles videos are sourced from free media websites or are purchased with commercial rights from online media archives. All People Profiles scripts are researched and written by qualified Historians. The script for this video has been checked with Plagiarism and AI Detector software and scored 0% on Grammarly. In academia, a score of below 15% is considered good or acceptable. No AI is used during the writing process of People Profiles videos, which are narrated by human voice over artists. Please see the end credits of our videos for details and contact us for script references. #peopleprofiles #history #biography