In this episode of This Week in Wall Street History, Todd M. Schoenberger shares the untold story behind Wall Street’s most recognizable statue — the Charging Bull at Bowling Green. Created by Italian-American sculptor Arturo Di Modica using $360,000 of his own money, the bronze beast was placed without permission outside the NYSE in December 1989 as a Christmas surprise and symbol of resilience after the 1987 crash. When the city removed it, public demand led to its reinstallation at Bowling Green, where it’s become an enduring emblem of financial optimism—and a global tourist draw.

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