文档介绍：Text B The Richest Man
in America, Down Home
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Born March 29,1918
Kingfisher, Oklahoma
Died April 5,1992
Occupation Former Chairman, Wal-Mart
Net worth US$(1992) Forbes 400, the richest man (1985-1988)
Background Information
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Walton founded Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., the largest retail-sales chain in the United States. He graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in economics in 1940 and opened his own Ben Franklin variety store in 1945. Based on his concept for a discount-store chain in small towns, Walton opened the first Wal-Mart store in 1962. He was convinced that even small towns could generate enough business to make such stores profitable.
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Learn more about Wal-Mart.
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Rolls-Royce
It refers to the large, expensive, comfortable cars made by the British company Rolls-Royce.
The brand is referred to as the greatest type of car.
The company was formed in 1905-1906 by Charles Rolls ( 1877 – 1910 ) and Henry Royce ( 1863 –1933 ).
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Forbes
Forbes is an American publishing and media company.
Its flagship publication, the Forbes magazine, is published biweekly.
The magazine is well-known for its lists, including its lists of the richest Americans (the Forbes 400) and its list of billionaires.
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