The history of Sam Walton

By joseph.536@osu.edu
  • Birth of Sam Walton

    Birth of Sam Walton

    Sam Walton is born on March 29, 1918 in Oklahoma

  • Graduated college

    Sam Walton ends up graduating college in 1940 from the University of Missouri and Stephens College. He received his bachelor's in economics.

  • Mr. Walton joins J.C.Penney

    Three days after graduating college, Mr. Walton joins J.C.Penney as a management trainee

  • First store with his brother

    Sam's first store with his brother, Bud, would start the successful run of stores.
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    Joins the military

    In 1942, Sam Walton joins the military and leaves at the end of the war.
  • First Walmart

    First Walmart

    The very first Walmart has opened in Rogers, Arkansas.
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    Rapid expansion of stores

    Walmart stores go from around 190 in total to 800 stores in a span of eight years.

  • Death of Sam Walton

    On April 5, 1992, Sam Walton passes away from a type of blood cancer.