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The birth of Andrew Carnegie
He was born to a poor weaver in Scotland. -
Andrew Carnegie goes to America
Around the age of 13, Andrew is brought to America with his family. -
Andrew Carnegie leaves the railroads
He leaves the railroads to start his own company that makes railroad bridges from iron. -
Andrew Carnegie and his company
Andrew Carnegie consolidated into the Carnegie Steel Company which soon caused him to control a quarter of American Iron and steel production. -
Andrew Carnegie retires
At the age of 66, Andrew Carnegie retired. -
Andrew Carnegie gives a gift
He gave a gift of 125 million dollars to establish the Carnegie Corporation of America which funds institutions and organizations that conduct research on education and public affairs.