Did You Know?

Cornelius Vanderbilt started with just one boat!

Trains

Cornelius built many trains for travel.

Schools

There are schools named after him.

What Vanderbilt Does

He built trains for fast trips.

He made a lot of money.

He helped many people travel.

His name is on schools today.

He was born in 1794.

He died in 1877.

More About Vanderbilt

Cornelius Vanderbilt was born in New York. He worked hard from a young age. He started with a small boat. Then, he grew his business with trains.

His trains helped people go to new places. They made travel fast and easy. Many people used his trains every day.

Today, we still learn about him. His schools help kids learn new things. They keep his name alive for all.

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