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Birth
Sam Walton was born in Kingfisher, Oklahoma. -
Ages 0-5
Sam Walton lived on a farm with his parents until 1923. Farming didn't provide enough money to support them. His father went into farm mortgaging. -
Moving
In his earlier years, Sam Walton moved around with his family a lot. They mostly stayed in Missouri. -
Schooling
He wasn't in a consistent school for much of his early life. In eighth grade, Sam Walton became the youngest eagle scouts in state history. -
College Life
He attended the University of Missouri as an ROTC cadet. During this time, he did odd jobs to get money and meals. -
Military
Sam Walton served in the M.I.C, supervising security at aircraft plants. he eventually became a captain -
First stores
After leaving the military in 1945, Walton took over management of his first store at the age of 28. -
Business strategy
Sam Walton said if he offered prices as good or better than stores in cities that were four hours or more away by car, they would shop at his store. -
First Walmart
The first Wal-Mart was opened in Rogers, Arkansas -
Sam's Club Founded
The first Sam's Club and the Sam's Club Company is created -
Largest Retailer
Walmart becomes the largest retailer in the United States -
Near Death
His company had established 1,735 Walmarts and 212 Sam’s Clubs by this date. -
Worldwide Scale
Walmart becomes one of the richest companies worldwide. -
Death
Sam Walton Died in Little Rock, Arkansas. -
Legacy
Walton’s heirs are among the wealthiest individuals in the United States.