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Carnegie invests in railroad sleeping cars
Andrew Carnegie decided to dedicate some of his money to the railroad sleeping cars business, which allowed his own income and profit to improve as well. -
Carnegie leaves the railroad and starts his own company
In 1865 Carnegie left the railroad
and started his own company making railroad bridges from iron. -
The Carnegie Steel Company is formed
Andrew Carnegie officially establishes his Carnegie Steel Company, allowing his production of steel to be put into action. -
Carnegie Corporation of America receives a gift
In 1911 he gave a gift of $125 million to establish the Carnegie Corporation of America which provides funding to institutions and organizations that conduct research on education and public affairs.