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John P. Morgan  

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  • John Pierpont Morgan (1837–1913) is an American icon who remains a lightning rod for controversy 100 years after his death. In a review of literature relating to Morgan, one finds various titles, such as “Captain of American Industry,” “Savior of the Union,” and “extraordinary philanthropist” applied during his lifetime. [Source: Encyclopedia of White-Collar and Corporate Crime; Morgan, John P.]

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