John D Rockefeller American Philanthrapist
Date Submitted: 05/02/2004 05:48:23
Category: / Society & Culture / People
Length: 8 pages (2305 words)
Category: / Society & Culture / People
Length: 8 pages (2305 words)
John D. Rockefeller
During the late 1800's and early 1900's the oil industry was a monopoly that was created by one man. Some people would describe this man as a ruthless, cruel, cutthroat business tycoon. This man was John Davison Rockefeller. John D. Rockefeller made the Standard Oil Company, becoming America's first billionaire, and then gave away more than half his fortune to charities. John Rockefeller was a dedicated businessman who built himself an empire …
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