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Julius Rosenwald (1862–1932), born in Springfield, IL, was the son of a German Jew who immigrated to America in the 19th century. As with many immigrant stories, Rosenwald's is one of perseverance and hard work. It is also the story of riches. Eventually becoming the head of Sears and Roebuck, Rosenwald used his fortune to help fellow Jews and also African Americans; he spurred the construction of the first YMCA for African Americans in Chicago. He partn...Log In or Sign Up to Read More