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The Captains of Industry Refused to Serve in a War That They Profited From.

August 9, 2015
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Inspiration, Lifestyle, Our Great American Heritage, Uncategorised

Andrew Carnegie, (in the center) was one of the leading industrialists of his time. He was drafted in the Civil War, but paid a substitute ($850.00) to serve in his place. He was not alone. In the beginning, it...

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By Allen Cornwell
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