The Commodore — Cornelius Vanderbilt and the American Railroad Empire (1865)
A boy who quit school in 6th grade became the richest man in America. From steamboats to railroads — the man they called "Commodore."
Apr 28, 2026Back to Blog
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A Night at Ford's Theatre — April 14, 1865: The Night Lincoln Was Shot
Five days after the Civil War ended, Lincoln went to a comedy with his wife. The audience was roaring with laughter, the President was smiling for the first time in years. Then, at 10:15 p.m., a single shot rang out.
Apr 13, 2026