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Content: Why was Andrew Carnegie famous? Andrew Carnegie was a 19th century steel tycoon who became one
of the 20th century's most famous philanthropists. His life story
is one of the most famous rags-to-riches accounts in United States
history. Born in Scotland, Carnegie moved to Pennsylvania and
eventually became wealthy through his Steel and other interests. In
old age he retired from his business and began to give his money
away. He gave whole libraries (building plus books) to hundreds of
communities around the US. He was unable to give it all away during
his life, so his will established the Carnegie Foundation, which
continues to give money to worthy causes. How did Andrew Carnegie give back to his communities? he funded a lot of libraries
Why did Andrew Carnegie dictate millions of dollars for philanthropy? Andrew Carnegie believed in the "Gospel of Wealth."