carnegie was already a pretty controversial figure while he was alive.
some people saw him as the ultimate self made success story. poor immigrant, massive fortune, then libraries, universities, and philanthropy everywhere.
others saw a huge contradiction. he talked a lot about workers and fairness, but after the violent homestead strike, his image took a serious hit.
he also had direct access to presidents and powerful politicians, regularly writing to people like theodore roosevelt about trade, peace, and foreign policy.
kind of wild when you think about it. he never held office, but he was rich and influential enough to have conversations with the people running the country.
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