John D. Rockelfeller
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was a rich man who made his fortune in the oil
refinery business. He created a monopoly in the standard oil trust company.
He gave away most of his fortune. In my opinion Rockelfeller is a captain
of industry. Vanderbilt, The New York Times, Allen Nevins, and an excerpt
from Rockelfeller's biog ....
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.... (Historian). He talked about Rockelfeller being a "Bold
Innovator in industry and philanthropy" he also said he was "an organizing
genius." Allen Nevins, Historian 1940. Another person who swayed my
decision was William H. Vanderbilt. He felt Rockelfeller had a monopoly
because he was "Enterprising, Shrewd, Able, and Smart." Pg. 128 promise of
America volume 3. Vanderbilt knew that Rockelfeller had a successful
business because of his good skills. The last thing that helped me decide
was ....
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