The Men Who Built America: The Bloody Era of Reconstruction (S1, E2)

As it recovers from the Civil War, America undertakes the largest building phase of the country's history. While much of the growth is driven by railroads and oil, it's built using steel. See more in Season 1, Episode 2, "Bloody Battles." Find out more about this and other specials on our site:...

87 min - History - HISTORY

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