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In this edition of This Week in Business History, Kelly Barner celebrates the birthday of John Deere, founder of the John Deere company. And despite everything you think you know about this well-established American brand, there are some great surprises to be unearthed along the way (no pun intended). In addition to being an innovator, he was a strong member of his community, a passionate abolitionist, and a stickler for quality.

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