Explore the incredible legacy of John D. Rockefeller, a titan of industry and the richest American in history! This video delves into the fascinating life of the Standard Oil founder, from his humble beginnings to building an unparalleled oil empire. Discover how Rockefeller’s business strategies, ruthless ambition, and innovative practices revolutionized the oil industry and laid the groundwork for modern big business.
Learn about his mastery of vertical integration, horizontal integration, and his relentless pursuit of efficiency that made Standard Oil a monopoly. We’ll examine the controversies surrounding his immense wealth, the anti-trust movements that challenged his power, and the eventual breakup of Standard Oil. But it wasn’t all about business; uncover Rockefeller’s surprising journey into philanthropy. How did the world’s most powerful businessman become one of its most significant benefactors, establishing institutions like the University of Chicago and the Rockefeller Foundation?
This deep dive into Rockefeller’s impact covers industrialization, capitalism, economic history, corporate power, and the enduring influence of the Gilded Age. If you’re interested in American history, business titans, wealth creation, or the history of oil and energy, this is a must-watch! Don’t miss this captivating look at a true American legend whose name remains synonymous with immense wealth and industrial innovation.
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ANDREW CARNEGIE NEVER READ HAD CHERUBIC FACE NICENESS LOOKS GIVING MAN SHOWS HIS DONATIONS JUST PSYCHIC OBSERVATION NOT ROBBER BARON LOOK❤❤❤😂😂😂
If anyone really wants to learn about JR read the book Titan by Ron Chernow. It’s fascinating and incredibly well written
A man who would steal from his mother to get ahead!
Holy shit turn of events with John jr. he was a murdering marxist
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The Rockefeller and Rotschield family are said to be planning to live up to 150 years old by consuming Turkish Centauri cave honey extracted with Mithra rituals , reportedly spending millions on it . At the same time, there are rumors they may also be experimenting with unconventional blood treatments from new born babies . However, the owner of Centauri honey has denied supplying it to them. This information is claimed to come from people said to be close to the family..
Sachs was!😂
Why isn’t this voiced by an American who speaks American English? I can’t stand to listen to this!
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Rockefellers are the single most evil family in American history. Rothschilds are more disgustingly evil, but are British. George Soros is pure evil, but his family not including him are too braindead/dumb to be a major threat 😂
The Rockefellers are evil. We'd have been better off if they were ALL never even born 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬
sorry mate but Rockafella was not the first billonaire, that monica belongs to Rothschild
I'd argue that Mansa Musa was the first billionaire
Business is Business I like him always has
I like him. He was a mixture of both shrewd businessman and compassion for others. A perfect blend. Amen. 🙏
ROTHSCHILDS ARE/WERE FAR FAR MORE RICH. This is super disingenuous labeling.
You forgot about when the Rockefellers took away natural cure medicine turned everything into the petroleum base we have now that cures nothing go do some more research the paperwork with the right there they took over the pharmaceutical drug took away natural cures, including cancer treatment to make a a profit
His wasn't the world first billionaire
man with dream
Love HISTORY of all sorts. Good Documentary. 😊
Don’t point here it’s higher Osini Vatican
This video is so full of crap 😂😂😂 Yep i can call it > iam a Rockefeller relative .
Brilliant Man
At list one documentary pointing his good side. Rich people are always seen as evil by society, yet we are all striving to be rich.