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McAllister's list

Article Abstract:

Ward McAllister drew up a list of America's wealthiest and most influential people in the late 1800s in the hope of establishing a trend. Little did he know that the names he listed down would not be permanent as America's elite would constantly change through the years.

Author: Smith, Donald G.
Publisher: Reader's Digest Association, Inc.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1992
Social aspects, Elite (Social sciences), Upper classes, Upper class

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People who made a difference

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Recognition is all too often given to those who accomplish major achievements. However, there are many ordinary people whose seemingly small contributions have changed the lives of others. A brief overview of several such people is presented.

Author: Pattton, Phil
Publisher: Reader's Digest Association, Inc.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1996
Behavior, Architects, Truck drivers, Engineers, McLean, Malcolm, Gruen, Victor, Poniatoff, Alexander M., Hoff, Marcian

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