Sam walton

Sam Walton

By danacor3

  • He was born in Kingfisher, Oklahoma

    He was born in Kingfisher, Oklahoma

  • Graduated from the University of Missouri at Columbia with B.A. in economics.

    Graduated from the University of Missouri at Columbia with B.A. in economics.

  • Married his wife Helen, they have 4 children together.

    Married his wife Helen, they have 4 children together.

  • 1942 to 1945- Served as a Captain in the U.S. Army Inteligence Corps.

    1942 to 1945- Served as a Captain in the U.S. Army Inteligence Corps.

  • Opened the land-mark Five & Dime in Bentonville, Arkanas.

    Opened the land-mark Five & Dime in Bentonville, Arkanas.

  • Opened his first Wal-Mart in nearby Rogers, Arkanas

    Opened his first Wal-Mart in nearby Rogers, Arkanas

  • The first SAM'S club was opened in Midwest city, Oklahoma.

    The first SAM'S club was opened in Midwest city, Oklahoma.

  • First one hour photo lab opened in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

    First one hour photo lab opened in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

  • Forbes magazine name Sam Walton as the richest man in America.

    Forbes magazine name Sam Walton as the richest man in America.

  • First Supercenter opened in Washington, Missouri.

    First Supercenter opened in Washington, Missouri.

  • Opened first international store with Club Aurrera in Mexico City.

    Opened first international store with Club Aurrera in Mexico City.

  • Died

    Died

  • First billion dollar sales week.

    First billion dollar sales week.