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The 1800s’ Donald Trump? Meet the Man Who Scammed His Way to Fame”
Episode 44
Published 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Description
A 19th-century New York City businessman named Douglas Framp, who amassed wealth by selling a supposedly miraculous tonic. Known for his flamboyant personality and ambition, Framp aspired to construct a towering skyscraper and later ran for mayor with the slogan of making New York great again