John Stapleton IV

John Stapleton IV is an award-winning journalist and wildlife enthusiast. He is the author of Hidden Gems: Business Basics for Kids.

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A photo of Madam C.J. Walker, the first woman to become a self-made millionaire in the United States, driving a car, circa 1911. From the New York Public Library.
Women’s History

Gilded Age Women Who Made Their Mark in the Business World

While male business titans dominated in the late 1800s, these women also made their mark, from opening their own banks to amassing millions on Wall Street.