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On this episode of Our American Stories, John D. Rockefeller had a highly unusual childhood. His father, known as “Devil Bill,” was a smooth-talking snake oil salesman, while his mother was a devout and disciplined Christian who taught John to work hard, save diligently, and give generously to charity. Often demonized as a so-called Robber Baron, Rockefeller reshaped America by building an industry around the world’s most important resource: oil. Sharing the story is Burt Folsom, author of The Myth of the Robber Barons—special thanks to Young America’s Foundation for providing this audio.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, John D. Rockefeller had a highly unusual childhood. His father, known as &ldquo;Devil Bill,&rdquo; was a smooth-talking snake oil salesman, while his mother was a devout and disciplined Christian who taught John to work hard, save diligently, and give generously to charity. Often demonized as a so-called Robber Baron, Rockefeller reshaped America by building an industry around the world&rsquo;s most important resource: oil. Sharing the story is Burt Folsom, author of <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FMyth-Robber-Barons-Business-America%2Fdp%2F0963020315&amp;data=05%7C02%7CUraelBlackshear%40iheartmedia.com%7C52adf7fc25e149ff0ab608ddb40bd32a%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638864685236874380%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=geBcF0Zugm4lY6sDgn9LciCuDILrWGrU1wVB6nzlnsw%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable">The Myth of the Robber Barons</a>&mdash;special thanks to Young America&rsquo;s Foundation for providing this audio.
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Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit, and be inspired by our stories.

Our American Stories

Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

Our American Stories tells stories that aren&rsquo;t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we&rsquo;ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

The Surprising Story of the World's First Billionaire: John D. Rockefeller

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