The document describes the story of Sam Walton, the founder of Walmart. It summarizes:
1) In 1945, Sam Walton borrowed $20,000 from his in-laws and opened his first retail store in Newport, Arkansas.
2) In 1950, the landlord refused to extend the lease and forced Walton to close his business.
3) In 1962, Sam Walton opened the first Walmart store in Rogers, Arkansas. By 1992 when he died, he was the richest person in the world.
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