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Jun 22 2025BUSINESS

A Man Who Changed the World and His Hometown

Frederick W. Smith, the man who started FedEx, has passed away at the age of 80. He was born in Mississippi but made his mark on Memphis, Tennessee. Smith's journey began at Yale University, where he had an idea for overnight delivery. His professor wasn't impressed, but Smith saw potential. He foun

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