Today we’re celebrating Andrew Carnegie, a Scottish-American industrialist who became a leading philanthropist in the United States and Britain. After coming from humble means, Carnegie amassed enough wealth to create numerous trusts and foundations, all aimed at education, literacy, science, and world peace. Over his life, he ended up donating over 90% of his wealth to organizations, libraries, schools, and museums. Happy birthday, Andrew!

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