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Birth Date
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College
Received his economics degree from University of Missouri -
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Time in the Army
He served in the U.S. Army Intelligence Corps before becoming a business man. -
Loan
He got a $25,000 loan from his father in law that led him to start his Ben Franklin Franchise. -
Walmart
The day the first Walmart store as opened. -
Officially Incorporates
The company officially incorporates as Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. -
Pharmacy
The year Walmart's first pharmacy opens. -
Sam's Club
The day he opened the first Sam's Club store. The store was located in Midwest City, Oklahoma. -
Walton Family Foundation
The year the Walton Family Foundation was established -
Walmart Supercenter
The first Walmart Supercenter opens in Washington, Missouri. -
Largest retail sales chain
Walmart becomes the largest retail sales chain in the United States. -
Presidential Medal of Freedom
The day Sam Walton was awarded The Presidential Medal of Freedom. -
Death Date
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First Walmart in China
The first Walmart in China opened. -
Most influential business genius of the 20th century
Time Magazine named Walton one of the most influential business geniuses of the 20th century.