Andrew Carnegie

Born November 25, 1835 in Scotland

Died 1919

• Scottish-born industrialist and philanthropist who came to the U.S. as a young teen for more opportunity.

• Ambitious worker who led the expansion of the American steel industry in the late 19th century.

• Donated over $350 million (billions in today’s dollars!) to support libraries, churches and organizations devoted to science, education and peace.

“The man who dies rich, dies disgraced.”