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Griffin emphasizes that the Jekyll Island meeting was a carefully orchestrated maneuver to conceal the true nature of what was being created—a powerful cartel rather than a government-controlled bank. The men involved recognized the importance of secrecy, understanding that public exposure would have derailed their plans.
The Players Behind the Curtain
The list of participants underscores the concentration of wealth and influence: Nelson Aldridge, Abraham Piatt Andrew, Frank Vanderlip, Henry Davidson, Charles Norton, Benjamin Strong, and Paul Warburg. These individuals represented approximately a quarter of the world's wealth at the time and collectively plotted the foundation of a system designed to serve their interests.