History’s Built America Presents is set to offer a four-hour exploration of the post-World War I industrial boom in a special episode titled “Captains of Industry.” Airing Sunday, November 10, 2024, at 8/7c on History, the episode focuses on figures like Henry Ford, Walter Chrysler, and J.P. Morgan Jr., examining their influence on the shaping of modern America.
The program will look at how these individuals revolutionized industries, from automobiles to aviation. It aims to show how these industrialists tackled the post-war landscape and the resulting impact on America’s growth. Expect a detailed examination of the era’s cutthroat competition and influential innovations.
While Built America Presents often focuses on the physical structures that define the American landscape, this episode shifts its focus to the personalities who drove the industrial machine.
“Captains of Industry” is likely to be particularly interesting for history buffs, business enthusiasts, and those interested in the figures who shaped modern America. Whether or not Built America Presents fully captures the nuances of this complicated period, viewers can at least anticipate a detailed overview of some of the biggest names in American industry.
Built America Presents is a production of A+E Networks for the History Channel. Executive Producers include Brent Montgomery, Colby Gaines, Steve Ascher, and Adam Savage.
Built America Presents: “Captains of Industry” airs Sunday, November 10, 2024, at 8/7c on History.
