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Mar 2018
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John D. Rockefeller

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John D. Rockefeller came from humble beginnings in Ohio. He had dreams to achieve the impossible: become the wealthiest man in the world. John accomplished this goal, but used controversial methods to do so. Was he a genius? Or was he a tyrant?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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