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August Belmont Jr.
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August Belmont Jr. was an American financier. He financed the construction of the original New York City Subway line and for many years headed the Interborough Rapid Transit Company, which ran the tra
Belmont circa 1890
Belmont circa 1890
August Belmont II on May 6, 1915
August Belmont II on May 6, 1915
August Belmont
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August Belmont Sr. was a German-American financier, diplomat, and Democratic Party politician. As chair of the Democratic National Committee from 1860 to 1872, during a period of turmoil and reconcili
August Belmont Jr.
…Pacific Co., parent of the railroad, and National Park Bank. He was born in Manhattan, New York City, on February 18, 1853, to Caroline Slidell Perry and August Belmont Sr. His maternal grandfather was Commodore Matthew C. Perry. He graduated from St. Mark's School and was an 1875 graduate of Harvard University. At Harvard…
The Kings of Wall Street, an 1882 print of Belmont standing, second from right. The others, left to right: Cyrus W. Field, Russell Sage, Rufus Hatch,
The Kings of Wall Street, an 1882 print of Belmont standing, second from right. The others, left to right: Cyrus W. Field, Russell Sage, Rufus Hatch, Jay Gould, Sidney Dillon, D. O. Mills, William Henry Vanderbilt, George Wm. Ballou, and James R. Keene.
Belmont entered politics as a leading supporter of James Buchanan for president in 1852 and 1856.
Belmont entered politics as a leading supporter of James Buchanan for president in 1852 and 1856.
Belmont was an aggressive advocate for the annexation of Cuba, proposing a plan to pressure Spain into giving up the island which included diplomatic
Belmont was an aggressive advocate for the annexation of Cuba, proposing a plan to pressure Spain into giving up the island which included diplomatic pressure, financial leverage, and bribery. His lobbying eventually led to the Ostend Manifesto.
September 1868 Thomas Nast cartoon "This is a White Man's Government!" showing left to right a stereotyped Irishman (perhaps representing the Democrat
September 1868 Thomas Nast cartoon "This is a White Man's Government!" showing left to right a stereotyped Irishman (perhaps representing the Democratic Party), an ex-Confederate soldier (Nathan B. Forrest), and a capitalist (Belmont) "triumphing" over a prostrate USCT soldier on the ground.