Isidor Straus in Real Life
Isidor Straus was a Bavarian-born businessman and politician who co-founded the department store Macy’s along with his brother Nathan. He also served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1894 to 1895. There are three memorials to his life across the U.S. including a plaque that can be seen on the main floor of the Macy’s department store in Manhattan.