1912: Testimony of J.P. Morgan before the Bank and Currency Committee of the House of Representatives, Washington, D. C. - Dec. 18 and 19
Appointed for the purpose of investigating an alleged money trust in "Wall street."
Library of Congress
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This uncrowned king of finance was called to justify his reign. For three long hours he, now past the scriptural age-limit, faced the inquisitor. Seldom has court-room produced so acute, searching and profound a cross-examination. Rarely has witness emerged so triumphantly. Where two continents had expected a sullen silence or passionate resentment there ensued three hours of suave, goodnatured thrust and parry. .Jove condescended; the Sphinx turned talkative.
