Andrew Carnegie and John Rockfeller are 2 of the richest men in the history of USA and are also known for their philanthropy.
John Rockfeller was born in a middle class household to a vagabond father and a mother who strived hard to make ends meet. He initially worked as a bookkeeper and moved on to start several businesses, the biggest of which was the Standard Oil Company.
He also initiated the founding of 2 prominent universities. The Rockfeller University and University of Chicago.
Andrew Carnegie was born in Scotland and migrated to USA. Here, he began working as a factory worker and then as a messenger boy and over time, developed a steel empire: Carnegie Steel Company. He later turned to philanthropy and is best known for setting up several public libraries in many English speaking countries. He built the Carnegie Hall, one of the most prestigious concert venues in the world. He also founded the Carnegie Mellon University.
Wondering how to pronounce Carnegie? It's kar-nay-gee :)
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