Henry C. Frick

Henry Clay Frick (1849-1919) was an American industrialist and financier known for his role in the steel industry and as a key associate of Andrew Carnegie. He served as the chairman of the Carnegie Steel Company and was instrumental in the establishment of the U.S. steel industry. Frick is often remembered for his harsh labor practices and was a central figure during the 1892 Homestead Strike, which culminated in violence between workers and private security agents. His actions and policies made him a controversial figure in American labor history.