Sam Walton Timeline

Happy Birthday Sam

Mar 29, 1918

Sam Walton was born Match 29,1918 to his parents Thomas and Nancy Walton.

The Life and Legacy of Sam Walton

Period: Mar 29, 1918 to Jan 1, 2010

Eagle Scout

Jun 13, 1932

In 1932 Sam Walton was named the youngest Eagle Scout in Missouri state history at the age of 14.

Graduated from High School

Jun 7, 1936

Sam Walton graduated from Hickman High School in 1936.

College Graduation

Jun 7, 1940

Sam Walton graduated from the University of Missouri in 1940 with a bachelors degree in Economics.

First retail job

Mar 25, 1941

Sam Walton got his first real retail job after college working at a JCPenney.

Joined the Army

Mar 25, 1942

Sam Walton joined the army in 1942 and served in intelligence.

Wedding Day

May 11, 1943

Married his wife Helen Robson in 1943

Retired from Army

Mar 25, 1945

Sam Walton's Army career caim to a close in 1945

Walton's 8&10

Jul 27, 1950

Sam Walton opened his very own reatil store called Walton's 8&10 in 1950.

First Wal-Mart

Mar 25, 1962

Sam Walton opened his very first Wal-Mart in 1962.

Wal-Mart goes World Wide

Mar 25, 1970

First Sam's Club

Mar 25, 1983

Sam Walton decided to expand his empire in 1983 by creating a whole new store, Sam's Club.

Made Forbes List

Oct 19, 1985

Sam Walton was named the richest man in the United States by the Forbes List in 1985

Retired

Mar 26, 1988

Sam Walton steppped down from CEO of Wal-mart and Sam's Club in 1988.

Presidential Medal of Freedom

Mar 5, 1992

Sam Walton recieved the Presidential Medal of Freedom from George H.W Bush in March of 1992.

Death

Apr 5, 1992

Sam Walton died of hairy cell leukemia and bone marrow cancer on April 5, 1992.

Wal-Mart Largest Company in World

Feb 26, 2010

Wal-Mart was named the biggest company in the world in 2010.