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The third episode focuses on immigrants to America, their diligence
and desires, and the often harsh reality of their lives.
The third episode focuses on immigrants to America, their
diligence and desires, and the often harsh reality of their lives.
The success stories among them imbued whole communities with pride
in the face of rampant prejudice. When Amadeo Giannini's idea - a
bank that gave working people a chance to secure and earn from
their savings - blossomed into Bank of America, the largest private
bank in the world, many shared the wealth. Also uplifting is the
story of a Russian seamstress who became a lingerie tycoon. With
the creation of Maidenform, Ida Rosenthal mass-produced a bra that
was the perfect fit for the new American working woman at the
beginning of the 20th century.