wealthiest families in the US

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    The Original 1%: 10 Iconic ‘Old Money’ Families in America

    Meet 10 prominent American families whose fortunes have withstood the test of time and shaped the very fabric of U.S. society.

    What do you think of when you hear the phrase “old money?” Often, the term refers to families who have maintained wealth over generations, building massive fortunes in industries like steel, oil, railroads, and finance. Unlike the nouveau riche (new…