Corporate Power Struggle
A monumental shift occurs as J. Pierpont creates the Northern Securities Company, igniting fears among the middle class about the growing power of monopolies. While Pierpont views his actions as stabilizing the economy, concerns about legality and the implications for average citizens arise, especially from President Teddy Roosevelt, who is wary of the unchecked influence of powerful corporations. The stage is set for a clash between corporate interests and the push for reform.In this clip
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112: A Square Deal (pt. 1): Corp. Regulation—a coal strike, a trust, & Teddy’s Frenemy J.P. Morgan
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