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Introduction:
The Rockefellers -
Preview:
John D. Rockefeller -
Bonus Video:
The Rockefellers Chapter One -
Timeline:
The Rockefellers -
Bonus Video:
Attica Prison Riot -
Bonus Video:
Paul Krugman Interview -
Bonus Video:
Rockefellers at Play -
Poll Results:
Poll Results -
Biography:
John D. Rockefeller, Senior -
Biography:
John D. Rockefeller, Junior -
Biography:
Nelson A. Rockefeller -
Biography:
Diego Rivera -
Biography:
Ida Tarbell -
Biography:
Abby Aldrich Rockefeller -
Biography:
Frederick T. Gates -
Biography:
Edith Rockefeller -
General Article:
Clash of Titans -
Primary Resources:
The Ludlow Massacre -
General Article:
The Cleveland Massacre -
Primary Resources:
A Journalistic Masterpiece -
General Article:
Attica Prison Riot -
General Article:
The Cousins' Revolt -
General Article:
The Building of Rockefeller Center -
General Article:
Rockefeller on Trial -
General Article:
The 1964 Republican Campaign -
Primary Resources:
Rockefeller Overkill -
Primary Resources:
Father-Son Correspondence -
Primary Resources:
Father-Daughter Correspondence -
Primary Resources:
Nelson's New Car -
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Destruction in Rockefeller Center -
Primary Resources:
Letters Requesting Donations -
Cast & Crew:
The Rockefellers -
Transcript:
Program Transcript -
Further Reading:
Related Books and Websites -
Teacher's Resources:
Teacher's Guide
Other Stories
Topic: Who is the most Significant American Titan?
The United States has seen its share of industrial titans. Which of them do you think had the greatest impact on our country and our world? Henry Ford, whose automobile changed our lives? Andrew Carnegie, the richest man in the world? Or Rockefeller, who competed with Carnegie in a battle of philanthropy. Or perhaps you think it is someone else? Share your story with American Experience.