Hetty Green, Queen of Wall Street (ep 3.8)

Women have often had a hard time breaking into the world of high finance, but Hetty Green, the Queen of Wall Street, didn't let that stand in her way. She started with a fortune and ended with a much, much bigger fortune through her own efforts in the 19th century. Visit the ⁠website⁠ (herhalfofhistory.com) for sources, transcripts, and pictures.

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