The wealth generated by families like the Vanderbilts and Rockefellers significantly contributed to America's economic might, shaping industries like railroads and oil in the 19th century.
While the Vanderbilts lost most of their fortune shortly after Cornelius Vanderbilt's death, the Rockefellers have successfully preserved and grown their wealth through strategic investments in real estate and other ventures.
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