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John D. Rockefeller，the famous American businessman and philanthropist, was born in 1839 in a small town in Northern Ohio. He dropped out of high school at 16 and went into business. By the time he is 26, he earned a fortune from investments in oil and from his Standard Oil Company.
He was most widely known for becoming the first billionaire in the United States. John D. Rockefeller struck it rich with his Standard Oil Company, and donated billions of dollars to universities, hospitals and philanthropic foundations. He was also an excellent planner and organized his companies according to modern business models. He also played a key role in setting up the first trust.
John’s philanthropy improved public health, education and welfare in the US. He founded the University of Chicago, the Rockefeller Institute of Medicine and the Rockefeller Foundation. In later life, JohnD. Rockefeller dedicated himself to the Christian Aid society with the fervor of an evangelical.
John D. Rockefeller’s success story is an inspiration to many. He may have had fame and fortune, but he lived his life with integrity and empathy. He passionately believed that every dollar of his money should be spent wisely and for the benefit of all. This is why he is remembered as one of the most successful businessmen and philanthropists of his generation.