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“The Republic may not give wealth or happiness, she has not promised these. It is the freedom to pursue these, not their realization, we can claim.”

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Andrew Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie

Andrew Carnegie, born on November 25, 1835, and died on August 11, 1919, was a renowned business magnate. He rose from a common employee in a railway company to become a leading figure in the steel industry. Carnegie achieved great success in business, but he is also known for his charitable endeavors, donating a substantial amount of money to education, libraries, and public welfare. more

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