Making History Comes Alive continues with the Gilded Age, short biography of John D. Rockefeller
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MAKING HISTORY COME ALIVE CONTINUES WITH THE GILDED AGE: JOHN DAVISON ROCKEFELLER John Davison Rockefeller (JDR) was the guiding force behind the creation and development of the Standard Oil Company, which grew to dominate the oil industry and became one of the first big trusts in the United States, thus engendering much controversy and opposition regarding its business practices and form of organization. JDR also was one of the first major philanthropists in the United States, establishing several important foundations and donating a total of $540 million to charitable endeavors.
Making History Comes Alive continues with the Gilded Age, short biography of John D. Rockefeller
Making History Comes Alive continues with the…
Making History Comes Alive continues with the Gilded Age, short biography of John D. Rockefeller
MAKING HISTORY COME ALIVE CONTINUES WITH THE GILDED AGE: JOHN DAVISON ROCKEFELLER John Davison Rockefeller (JDR) was the guiding force behind the creation and development of the Standard Oil Company, which grew to dominate the oil industry and became one of the first big trusts in the United States, thus engendering much controversy and opposition regarding its business practices and form of organization. JDR also was one of the first major philanthropists in the United States, establishing several important foundations and donating a total of $540 million to charitable endeavors.