
Exploring the evolving narrative of America through the stories of some of the nation's most famous families.
Joe Kennedy is the grandson of Irish immigrants who, after graduating from Harvard, conquers Wall Street and Hollywood; when his own political career is cut short, he focuses on his children -- one becomes president.
The Bushes are one of America's oldest families, known more for their genteel manners and success in business than politics; so when war hero George H.W. Bush decides he wants to run for president, he hopes the family name leads him to victory.
John D. Rockefeller started out with one kerosene refinery in Cleveland, which within 15 years became Standard Oil, the largest oil producer in the world; the Rockefellers gave much of their wealth away and dedicated their lives to philanthropy.
William Randolph Hearst builds on his father George's mining fortune by becoming the world's first multimedia mogul, exposing himself and future generations to the darker side of wealth and fame.