The Titans That Built America

"The Titans That Built America" is a 2021 American documentary miniseries comprising three episodes that delve into the lives and achievements of prominent entrepreneurs who played pivotal roles in the industrial development of the United States during the first half of the 20th century. Serving as a sequel to the earlier series "The Men Who Built America," this docudrama focuses on figures such as Pierre S. du Pont (Gerald Kyd), Henry Ford (Grant Masters), Walter Chrysler (Cillian O'Gairbhi), J. P. Morgan Jr. (Peter O'Meara), William Boeing (Ian Toner), Henry J. Kaiser (Peter Gaynor), Charles Lindbergh (Charlie Maher), William S. Knudsen (Aidan O'Hare), John J. Raskob (Jonathan Delaney Tynan), and Edsel Ford (David Crowley). Through dramatic reenactments and expert commentary, the series illustrates how these industrialists and innovators overcame economic and social challenges, introduced groundbreaking innovations, and competed with one another, contributing significantly to transforming the U.S. into a global industrial powerhouse. Special emphasis is placed on their contributions to the automotive, aviation, and construction industries, as well as their roles during World War II. The series premiered on the History Channel on May 31, 2021.