OPRAH WINFREY Sander Kamenik Siim Paavle Kivilinn 2014 Introduction Oprah Gail Winfrey was born on January 29, 1954. Winfrey was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi, to an unmarried teenage mother. Oprah in 2010 She is an American media proprietor, talk show host, actress, producer, and philanthropist. She has been ranked the richest African-American of the 20th century. Winfrey is best known for her multi-award-winning talk show The Oprah Winfrey Show. In 2013, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama. PERSONAL LIFE Winfrey currently lives on her 42-acre (170,000 m 2) estate with ocean and mountain views in Montecito, California. Winfrey and her boyfriend Stedman Graham have been together since 1986. But they are decided not to marry.
John D. Rockefeller (July 8, 1839 May 23, 1937) Life and family background · Rockefeller was the second of six children born · His father, a traveling salesman who the locals referred to as "Big Bill." · His mother, a homemaker and devout Baptist. · He attended Owego Academy. · Young John D. Rockefeller is described as articulate, methodical, and discreet. Field of business · was an American industrialist and philanthropist. · In 1859, Rockefeller and Maurice B. Clark built an oil refinery in 1863 in "The Flats." · In January 1870, Rockefeller formed Standard Oil of Ohio, which rapidly became the most profitable refiner in Cleveland. Key to success · Rockefeller borrowed heavily and reinvested most of the profits. · Standard Oil's advantage came from secret rebates from the railroads bringing oil into Cleveland. · Rockefeller undercut his competition, and bought them out.
Michael Jackson Merili Kallaste Picture:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Michael_Jackson_in_1988.jpg Profile Real name: Michael Joseph Jackson, also known as Michael Joe Jackson. Stage name: Michael Jackson, King of Pop Profession He was an American recording artist, actor, producer, dancer, businessman, and philanthropist. Background Born in 29 August 1958 in Gary, Indiana. The eighth child of the Jackson family. First marriage: Jackson proposed to Presley. The marriage lasted less than two years and ended with an amicable divorce settlement. Second marriage: Jackson married his longtime friend Deborah Jeanne Rowe. The couple divorced in 1999. 3 children Career He debuted on the professional music scene along with his brothers as a member of The Jackson 5 in 1964. He began his solo career in 1971.
Andrew Carnegie by Maarja Kivirüüt Kätlin Unt Introduction · was a Scottish industrialist, businessman, a major philanthropist · founder of Pittsburgh's Carnegie Steel Company which later became U.S. Steel. Humble beginnings · Was born on November 25, 1835, in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland · The son of a hand loom weaver, William T. Carnegie · He grew up in a cultured, political home · Great influence on the young Carnegie were his father and his uncle, George Lauder · Carnegie emmigrated from Scotland to the United States in 1848 at the age of 13 Career
Michael Jackson (August 29, 1958 June 25, 2009) Michael Joseph Jackson was an American singer-songwriter, dancer, actor, choreographer, published poet, businessman, philanthropist and record producer. Referred to as the King of Pop, he is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time while also being regarded as one of the most influential. Michael Jackson was born on August 29, 1958, the eighth of ten children to an African American working-class family, in Gary, Indiana, an industrial suburb of Chicago. Jackson had a troubled relationship with his father, Joe. He stated that he was physically and emotionally abused.
Proclamation in 1863 freeing all slaves in the United States. He is remembered for his famous speech after the battle of Gettysburg where he said, "Government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from the Earth." Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in 1865. Abraham Lincoln Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 June 25, 2009) was an American singer-songwriter, dancer, actor, choreographer, published poet, businessman, philanthropist and record producer. Referred to as the King of Pop, he is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time while also being regarded as one of the most influential. Jackson made his debut alongside his brothers in 1964 as lead singer and youngest member of The Jackson 5. His solo career started in 1971. He produced ten studio albums. The 1982 album Thriller was and remains the best-selling album of all time, having sold more than 110 million copies
A number of gold rushes ( Klondike etc) Places where people started to live Importance- transportation of raw materials, important for industrialisation · The construction of railroads (Union Pacific Railroad Co, Central Pacific Railroad Co) 7 John Stevens · Industrialisation (raw materials, effect on development of economy, main industries) · Formation of trusts Trusts are companies (groups) who form a monopoly · The role of Andrew Carnegie Businessman and philanthropist Embodies the "rags-to-riches" American dream Carnegie Steel Company was the world's largest steel manufacturer After selling the company he devoted his life to philanthropy Believed that the rich have a moral obligation to give back to humanity (charities) · The role of John D. Rockefeller Industrialist and philanthropist Founder of the Standard Oil Company (1870.) During the 1890s turned his attention to charities and devoted himself to philanthrophy · The role of Henry Ford
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