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“One of the permanent possessions of the human heart is the memory of its noble enthusiasms.”

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Ida Tarbell
Ida Tarbell

Ida Tarbell was an American author known for her investigative reporting on the Standard Oil Company. Her work, 'The History of the Standard Oil Company,' exposed the practices of the monopolistic corporation and had a profound impact on public perception of big business. more

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