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  1. Vor 3 Tagen · Cornelius Vanderbilt, known as "the Commodore," was an American business tycoon who amassed wealth in railroads and shipping, significantly impacting the cou...

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  2. Vor 2 Tagen · Cornelius Vanderbilt, later known as the Commodore, rose from the modest shores of Staten Island, New York, to etch his legacy into the annals of American history. Born on a warm May 27th in 1794, his life story is a testament to resilience, audacity, and unyielding ambition—an odyssey intertwined with the fabric of a nation undergoing the transformative throes of the Industrial Revolution ...

  3. Vor 3 Tagen · Cornelius Vanderbilt was one of the richest businessmen in history. James Hickok, also known as Wild Bill Hickok, was a scout and soldier known for his gunfights. Rachel Carson was a marine biologist, writer, and conservationist who inspired ocean conservation. Hubert Humphrey was a vice president and influential political figure.

  4. TIL the great grandson of Cornelius Vanderbilt wanted a racetrack for the Vanderbilt cup, the first major racing cup. The cup used to race on residential roads but two spectators were killed so he built the Long Island Motor Parkway but before long 2 riding mechanics were killed so racing was banned

  5. Vor 22 Stunden · Shortly after, Bergdorf Goodman opened in 1928 on the site of the Cornelius Vanderbilt II House. Rockefeller Center was opened in the 1930’s, and over time more and more flagship stores planted ...

  6. Vor 2 Tagen · Caroline Grady has been selected as a Cheek Scholar for the Class of 2026. The honor was announced by Amanda Rose, Cornelius Vanderbilt Chair in Law. “Ms. Grady is a stellar, motivated student with a demonstrated interest in law and business,” said Rose. “We look forward to watching her grow as a lawyer in the field.”

  7. Vor 4 Tagen · New York Times bestselling author and journalist Anderson Cooper teams with New York Times bestselling historian and novelist Katherine Howe to chronicle the rise and fall of a legendary American dynasty—his mother’s family, the Vanderbilts. When eleven-year-old Cornelius Vanderbilt began to work on his father’s small boat ferrying ...