vol.049：Sam Walton's Walmart Empire

The provided text is an extensive biographical overview of Samuel Moore Walton, the founder of Walmart, detailing his life from his birth in 1918 to his death in 1992. It outlines his early life growing up during the Great Depression in Oklahoma and Missouri, his academic achievements at the University of Missouri, and his service as a Captain in the U.S. Army Military Intelligence Corps during World War II. The narrative then chronicles the beginnings of his retail career, starting with a Ben Franklin variety store in 1945, and his strategic innovations that led to the opening of the first Wal-Mart Discount City store in 1962 in Rogers, Arkansas. Furthermore, the source discusses his personal life, his dedication to charitable causes and faith, and his immense business legacy as one of the richest Americans, which continues through the Walton family.