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MacArthur Foundation - Footnote 12
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The claim states that MacArthur created his foundation in 1970 at the suggestion of his attorney William T. The source does not mention William T.
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Found: MacArthur (1897–1978) built his fortune through the insurance industry, acquiring Bankers Life and Casualty Company in 1935 for \$2,500 after borrowing the money and growing it to over \$1 billion in …
Note: The claim states that MacArthur created his foundation in 1970 at the suggestion of his attorney William T. The source does not mention William T.
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