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Sam Walton was born in Kingfisher, Oklahoma. -
Sam Walton lived on a farm with his parents until 1923. Farming didn't provide enough money to support them. His father went into farm mortgaging. -
In his earlier years, Sam Walton moved around with his family a lot. They mostly stayed in Missouri.
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He wasn't in a consistent school for much of his early life. In eighth grade, Sam Walton became the youngest eagle scouts in state history. -
He attended the University of Missouri as an ROTC cadet. During this time, he did odd jobs to get money and meals.
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Sam Walton served in the M.I.C, supervising security at aircraft plants. he eventually became a captain
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After leaving the military in 1945, Walton took over management of his first store at the age of 28.
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Sam Walton said if he offered prices as good or better than stores in cities that were four hours or more away by car, they would shop at his store.
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The first Wal-Mart was opened in Rogers, Arkansas
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The first Sam's Club and the Sam's Club Company is created
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Walmart becomes the largest retailer in the United States
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His company had established 1,735 Walmarts and 212 Sam’s Clubs by this date.
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Walmart becomes one of the richest companies worldwide.
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Sam Walton Died in Little Rock, Arkansas.
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Walton’s heirs are among the wealthiest individuals in the United States.