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Sam Walton's Life in Weeks

Founded Walmart and Sam's Club, building the world's largest retailer through a relentless focus on low prices and operational efficiency in small-town America.

1918–1992 American Entrepreneur 3,862 weeks (74 years)

Sam Walton's 3,862 Weeks

Each box represents one week. Lived weeks Key milestones

3,862
Total Weeks
27,034
Days Lived
6
Key Milestones
74
Years

Key Milestones

Age 26 · Week ~1,352

Opened his first Ben Franklin franchise store in Newport, Arkansas

Age 44 · Week ~2,288

Opened the first Walmart Discount City in Rogers, Arkansas

Age 52 · Week ~2,704

Took Walmart public on the New York Stock Exchange

Age 65 · Week ~3,380

Named the richest person in America by Forbes

Age 65 · Week ~3,380

Opened the first Sam's Club warehouse store

Age 73 · Week ~3,796

Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from George H.W. Bush

Legacy

Grew Walmart from a single five-and-dime store into the world's largest company by revenue, transforming retail and becoming the richest person in America.

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