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Harriman At A Glance.(LEADERS & SUCCESS)

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Harriman At A Glance

Born: 1848 in Hempstead, N.Y.

Died: 1909 near Turner, N.Y.

Education: Dropped out of school at age 14.

Achievements:

Revived financially troubled Union Pacific and turned it into a model of efficiency.

Developed modern ...

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