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Colonel Sanders and the American Dream: Discovering America

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Colonel Harland Sanders was a man of humble beginnings. Born in 1890 in Henryville, Indiana, Sanders dropped out of school at the age of 12 and worked a series of odd jobs before finally finding his calling in the restaurant business.

In 1930, Sanders opened his first restaurant, a small roadside café in Corbin, Kentucky. Sanders' restaurant was an instant success, and he soon began to expand his business. By the 1950s, Sanders had a chain of restaurants across the country, and his fried chicken was becoming a household name.

Colonel Sanders and the American Dream (Discovering America 3)

Colonel Sanders and the American Dream (Discovering America Book 3)

by Josh Ozersky

4.2 out of 5

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Sanders' success was not without its challenges. He faced financial difficulties at times, and he was even forced to sell his restaurant chain in 1964. However, Sanders never gave up on his dream, and he eventually regained control of his company. In 1971, Sanders sold KFC to Heublein, Inc., but he remained active in the company as a spokesman and goodwill ambassador.

Sanders died in 1980 at the age of 90. He left behind a legacy of hard work, perseverance, and innovation. Sanders' story is a reminder that anyone can achieve their dreams if they are willing to work for them.

Colonel Sanders and the American Dream: Discovering America is a fascinating look at the life and times of one of America's most iconic entrepreneurs. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American business or the life of a truly remarkable man.

Colonel Sanders: A Timeline

1890: Born in Henryville, Indiana
1906: Drops out of school at the age of 12
1930: Opens his first restaurant in Corbin, Kentucky
1950s: Expands his business and opens a chain of restaurants across the country
1964: Sells his restaurant chain to Heublein, Inc.
1971: Regains control of his company
1980: Dies at the age of 90

Colonel Sanders: A Legacy of Hard Work, Perseverance, and Innovation

Colonel Sanders was a man of humble beginnings who achieved great success through hard work, perseverance, and innovation. He never gave up on his dream, even when faced with challenges. Sanders' story is a reminder that anyone can achieve their dreams if they are willing to work for them.

Colonel Sanders and the American Dream (Discovering America Book 3)

by Josh Ozersky

4.2 out of 5