The Men Who Built America (2012)

S1E1 A New War Begins

In the aftermath of the Civil War's devastation, Cornelius Vanderbilt recognizes the urgent need for national cohesion to restore America's global standing. He makes a bold decision to sell off his shipping business, channeling all his resources into the expansion of the railroad network. Vanderbilt believes that this infrastructure is crucial for connecting the East and West in unprecedented ways, setting the stage for a new era of unity and progress.