Was an american business magnate and philanthropist. He was a Co-founder of the Standard Oil Company. Gained a monopoly in the oil industry by buying rival refineries and developing companies for distributing and marketing its products around the globe. What was Rockefeller best known for? Rockefeller (1839-1937), founder of the […]
Although many “old money” individuals do not rank as high on the list of Forbes 400 richest Americans as they once did, their wealth continues to grow. Many families increased their holdings by investment strategies such as the pooling of resources. How does old money stay rich? For Old Money, […]
The Roosevelt administration sued successfully to break up such monopolies as John D. Rockefeller’s Standard Oil Co. and J.P. Morgan’s Northern Securities Co., a railroad conglomerate that the U.S. Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, dissolved. Which president ordered the breakup of Standard Oil? While publicly attacking Standard Oil and […]
John D. Rockefeller. The Board was created in 1902 after John D. Rockefeller donated an initial $1,000,000 dollars to its cause. The Rockefeller family would eventually give over $180 million to fund the General Education Board. Who created the education system in America? In the 1830s, Horace Mann, a Massachusetts […]
Criticism of Robber Barons Among common criticisms of the early robber barons included poor working conditions for employees, selfishness, and greed. Some robber barons—including Robert Fulton, Edward K. Collins, and Leland Stanford—earned their wealth through political entrepreneurship. What were the negatives of the robber barons? The term “robber baron” dates […]
Gaby Hoffmann. Gaby Hoffmann: Karin Kinsella. Jump to: Photos (10) Who is Karen in Field of Dreams? Gaby HoffmannGaby Hoffmann as Karin Kinsella Gaby Hoffmann played Karin Kinsella, Ray’s daughter who believes her dad and can also see the dead baseball players on the field. Gaby Hoffman is best known […]
This year, fans will have another chance to watch teams compete on the Field of Dreams. Here’s what we know so far about the 2022 game. More:Yes, the Field of Dreams is a real place — and it’s in Iowa. Will there be a 2022 Field of Dreams game? The […]
John D. Rockefeller (1839-1937), founder of the Standard Oil Company, became one of the world’s wealthiest men and a major philanthropist. Born into modest circumstances in upstate New York, he entered the then-fledgling oil business in 1863 by investing in a Cleveland, Ohio refinery. Who is John D Rockefeller and […]
$492,000. Shoeless Joe Jackson baseball card from 1910 sells for $492,000. A Shoeless Joe Jackson baseball card from a 1910 series called T210 Old Mill has sold at auction for $492,000. How many Shoeless Joe Jackson cards are there? 1910 Old Mill Series 8 Joe Jackson #52 The card has […]
HOFer Frank Thomas Takes Ownership of Iowa’s Field of Dreams Site. Hall of Famer Frank Thomas is the new owner of the Field of Dreams site in Dyersville, Iowa, where the Chicago White Sox defeated the New York Yankees in what turned out to be an iconic game last month. […]
He believed in the “Gospel of Wealth,” which meant that wealthy people were morally obligated to give their money back to others in society. Carnegie had made some charitable donations before 1901, but after that time, giving his money away became his new occupation. Did Carnegie give all his money […]
Rothschild (German pronunciation: [ˈʁoːt. ʃɪlt]) is a name derived from the German zum rothen Schild (with the old spelling “th”), meaning “with the red sign“, in reference to the houses where these family members lived or had lived. Are the Rothschilds the richest family in the world? During the 19th […]
Rothschild family estate boasting 34 homes, an award-winning stud farm and two reservoirs goes on the market for £24MILLION. The Rothschild’s sprawling 1,700 country estate – which comes with its own village at its heart – has gone on the market for £24million. Are the Rothschilds the richest family in […]
Other member institutions include Spelman College, Clark Atlanta University, and the Morehouse School of Medicine. Students regularly intermingle in cross-registered classes, seminars, and social events, further expanding their exploration of knowledge and life itself. Are Spelman and Morehouse connected? Atlanta, Morehouse and Spelman signed the affiliation agreement and became the […]
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Vermont Law School will provide Spelman students information on how to apply to law school. Vermont Law School and Spelman College will select one current student to participate in Vermont Law’s Summer Session Jump Start Program which provides the fundamental mechanics of how to study the law. What […]