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By 1901, Carnegie’s empire was so vast that he decided to sell his steel company to J.P. Morgan for 480 million dollars —the largest business transaction in history at the time. Overnight, Andrew Carnegie became one of the wealthiest men in the world. But what makes Carnegie’s story truly remarkable isn’t just his rise to wealth—it’s what he did with it. Carnegie believed that “the man who dies rich, dies disgraced.” In the final chapter of his life, Carnegie dedicated himself to giving away his fortune. Over the next two decades, he donated more than $350 million, funding thousands of libraries, universities, and research institutions. He built Carnegie Hall in New York City, helped establish Carnegie Mellon University, and founded the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. His most famous legacy? Libraries. By the time he passed away in 1919, Carnegie had funded the construction of over 2,500 public libraries across the globe, believing that education was the key to lifting people out of poverty, just as it had lifted him. Andrew Carnegie’s story is more than just one of wealth—it’s about vision, perseverance, and generosity. He transformed not only his own life but the lives of millions, leaving a legacy that continues to shape the world today. From the factories of Pittsburgh to the grand halls of philanthropy, Andrew Carnegie’s journey reminds us that success is not just measured by what we accumulate, but by what we give back. Thank you for watching. If you enjoyed this story, make sure to like and subscribe for more incredible tales from history. What do you think is the greatest legacy Andrew Carnegie left behind? Let us know in the comments below!