The Last Great American Dynasty -

"The Last Great American Dynasty" is a song by Taylor Swift from her 2020 album folklore . It tells the true story of , a socialite and patron of the arts who previously owned Swift’s mansion in Watch Hill, Rhode Island, known as Holiday House . The Story of Rebekah Harkness

: Bill was part of the wealthy Harkness family, whose money came from the oil industry. the last great american dynasty

: After Bill died of a heart attack in 1954, town gossips blamed Rebekah, claiming her wild lifestyle "made his heart give out". "The Last Great American Dynasty" is a song

: The lyrics mention she dyed a neighbor's dog "key lime green" in a feud. In reality, it was reportedly a cat she dyed green. : After Bill died of a heart attack

The song follows Rebekah’s life after she moved from St. Louis to Rhode Island and married William "Bill" Harkness, an heir to the Standard Oil fortune, in 1947. Key historical events referenced in the lyrics include: