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    Colonel J.J. Astor IV: Pioneer of American Progress
    Colonel J.J. Astor IV: Pioneer of American Progress
    Colonel J.J. Astor IV: Pioneer of American Progress

    Colonel J.J. Astor IV: Pioneer of American Progress

    $19.95

    Colonel John Jacob Astor IV, known as Col. J.J. Astor, was a prominent figure in early 20th-century America. Born in 1864, he was an influential businessman, real estate developer, writer, and an aviator. Astor was a member of the wealthy Astor family, which made its fortune in the fur trade in the 19th century. This photograph captures him at a time when he was not only recognized for his familial wealth but also for his ventures and contributions to the growing fields of aviation and film.

    Astors most notable legacy, however, came about during World War I. Serving briefly in the army, he was commissioned as a major and later a colonel, facilitating various military technology advancements. He also gained notoriety for his tragic fate; he was one of the many lost on the RMS Titanic in 1912, an event that captured international attention. His disappearance served as both a story of personal loss and a lens through which society began to scrutinize the eras class disparities. This photograph, taken by a Bain News Service photographer, offers a glimpse into the life of a man whose life intersected with key moments in American history, from the Gilded Age to the tragedies of the early 20th century.

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    Colonel J.J. Astor IV: Pioneer of American Progress

    Colonel J.J. Astor IV: Pioneer of American Progress

    8" x 10"
    $19.95
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