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In 1957, Fortune magazine developed a list of the seventy-six wealthiest Americans, which was published in many American newspapers. [7] Jean Paul Getty, when asked his reaction to being named wealthiest American and whether he was worth a billion dollars, said, "You know, if you can count your money, you don't have a billion dollars" and then added, "But remember, a billion dollars isn't ...
Harry Truman was among the poorest U.S. presidents, with a net worth considerably less than $1 million. His financial situation contributed to the doubling of the presidential salary to $100,000 in 1949. [5] In addition, the presidential pension was created in 1958 when Truman was again experiencing financial difficulties. [6]
Howard Hughes' share price jumped by 9.5% in one day in January on Pershing Square's proposal but has since pared some gains. The stock is up by 4.8% in the year to date.
Howard Robard Hughes Jr. (December 24, 1905 – April 5, 1976) was an American aerospace engineer, business magnate, film producer, investor, philanthropist and ...
A Coconut Grove, Florida estate with deep ties to American aviation legend Howard Hughes has listed for a staggering $55.5 million, The Post has learned. ... In his later years, his life took a ...
In the Oval Office for just three years, Gerald Ford grew his net worth by 400% from the time he entered the White House in 1974 until his death in 2006, according to the American University study.
In September 1994, Summa Corporation was renamed The Howard Hughes Corporation, both to honor Howard Hughes and to fulfill his original intentions of keeping his name on the business. [ 6 ] In February 1996, Hughes's heirs sold the Howard Hughes Corporation to the Rouse Company for $520 million, plus half of any future profits from the company ...
Full Year Highlights. 2012 net income was $77.0 million, excluding the $(185.0) million non-cash warrant loss and $(20.3) million non-cash loss relating to a reduction in the tax indemnity ...