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Milton Hershey was born on September 13, 1857 in Derry Township, PA
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At the age of 18, Milton Hershey opened his first candy business in New York. It failed after 6 years of opening.
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After his business failed, he came to Lancaster and opened up the Lancaster Caramel Company. In, 1890 he ended up selling the company to the American Caramel Company for $1 million dollars.
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The Hershey factory was built in Derry Township, PA. His chocolate bar wasn't made until later
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He released his chocolate bar to the public. It was very affordable and very popular, so there was no need for him to advertise.
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Hershey purchased "The Sweetest Place On Earth". Because of the Derry Township, PA was named Hershey, PA.
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He built the Hershey School. The purpose of the Hershey School was to give young orphans a home and give them good education.
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Milton Hershey formally opened The Hotel Hershey with a dinner and dance for 400 invited guests. Later it becomes classified as a historical landmark
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Milton Hershey died at 88 years old. His chocolate bar was carried around the world and made him a legend.
