John D. Rockefeller, the most recognizable of all American Industrialists, is one of  the most influential people in American history. Representing everything that the  American dream stands for, John D. Rockefeller was the first person in U.S.  history to surpass a net worth of one billion dollars. It can be argued that, due to  inflation, John D. Rockefeller was the richest man in history. if you could buy a  pound of candy for 5 cents in 1920, imagine how much you could get afford with  500 trillion nickels!

An entrepreneur and investor, John D. Rockefeller formed the company Standard  Oil in Ohio. Standard Oil quickly become the most profitable shipper of oil and  kerosene in the country.  However, with Rockefeller’s many successes came much  scrutiny. His wealth, as acquired from more than just the founding of a  monopolizing oil company, was achieved by many other investments. Creating a  name for himself; writing his way into history, “Johnny Dee Rocks” was a  household name in the 1880′ and on. Except, they called him by his God-given name, not “Johnny Dee Rocks”… (I bet that’s what his friends called him though!)

Also pursuing philanthropy by donating to charity, John D. Rockefeller was a huge advocate of higher education and proper distribution and spending of funds to better achieve that goal. In the eyes of Rockefeller, paying it forward is a civic duty of a successful individual. He also helped fund his church. In fact, from his very first paycheck, John D. Rockefeller donated 10% of his earnings to  his church.

Known all around the world for his accomplishments, John D. Rockefeller is everything that every American dreams to become.

As for me, I just play Monopoly any chance I get. Buying Boardwalk gives me the only rush I need to feel as though I’ve accomplished the American dream.