Childhood
What were Sam's parents name?
Thomas and Nancy
What did Sam sell to make money when he left the farm?
Magazines
What two sports did Sam play?
Football and Basketball
Where did Sam go to college?
University of Missouri
Who partnered with Sam to start up Wal Mart?
His brother Bud
What was Trix?
Trix was Sam's pet horse
What did Nancy and Sam buy to keep in their back yard?
a cow
Name one club Sam joined in High School?
Library Club, Magic club, Latin Club, and Speech Club
What two stores offered Sam a job?
JC Penny and Sears
What did Sam call his employees?
Associates
What was James, Sam's brother, nickname?
Bud
What was Sam's best friend named?
Evertt
What title did Sam earn from the student body?
Student Body President
What happened to Sam in 1942?
He was drafted
President George W Bush gave Sam what award?
Presidential Medal of Freedom
What war ended when Sam was born?
World War 1
What type of Eagle scout was Sam?
Eagle Scout
What did his classmates name him when they graduated?
Most Versatile Boy
Sam's new store was part of what company?
Ben Franklin Company
What did Sam die from?
Cancer
What did the Walton's sell and why?
The Walton's sold the farm. They were not making enough money.
What was the name of a magazine he sold?
Liberty or Woman's Home Companion
What does Versatile mean?
It means you can do many different things well.
Why did Sam have to start a new store?
Sam's lending agreement was up and he could not rent the building any longer.
How many states and countries have Walmart?
All 50 states and 27 countries