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Sam Walton

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American businessman (1918-1992)

United StatesFoundersLived 1918 to 1992 · aged 74
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Samuel Moore Walton was an American business magnate best known for co-founding the retailers Walmart and Sam's Club, which he started in Rogers, Arkansas, and Midwest City, Oklahoma, in 1962 and 1983 respectively. Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

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Walton in his high school yearbook, 1936Walton in his high school yearbook, 1936Walton's Five and Dime, now the Walmart Historical Museum, BentonvilleWalton's Five and Dime, now the Walmart Historical Museum, BentonvilleWalton (right) and President George H. W. Bush (left) in March 1992; Walton died 18 days after this photo was taken.Walton (right) and President George H. W. Bush (left) in March 1992; Walton died 18 days after this photo was taken.

Awards 3

1992Presidential Medal of Freedom
Eagle Scout
Distinguished Eagle Scout Award

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About this person

Samuel Moore Walton was an American business magnate best known for co-founding the retailers Walmart and Sam's Club, which he started in Rogers, Arkansas, and Midwest City, Oklahoma, in 1962 and 1983 respectively. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. grew to be the world's largest corporation by revenue as well as the biggest private employer in the world.

Country
United States
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Type
Founder
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1918 to 1992 · aged 74
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