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Andrew Carnegie's Birthday
Born in Scotland to a poor weaver -
Went to America
Brought his family as well. -
Worked as a Private Secretary
18 and working for Thomas Alexander Scott, a railroad official, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. -
Started His Own Company
Left the railroad and started a company making bridges from iron. -
Started His First Steel Mill
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Grew to be the Carnegie Steel Company
Controlled a quarter of American iron
and steel production. -
Retirement
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Established the Carnegie Corporation of America
Donated $125 million to provide funding to institutions and organizations that conduct research on education and public affairs. -
Death
Died in Lenox, Massachusetts from Bronchial Pneumonia.