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14 How 28 Americans amassed the greatest fortunes in US history, from railroads to tech

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Kristine Villarroel @ Business Insider · today 10:14 EDT

How 28 Americans amassed the greatest fortunes in US history, from railroads to tech

From Gilded Age tycoons to modern tech billionaires, here are the richest Americans in history, and how they built fortunes that defined their eras.

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