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In this episode of This Week in Business History, host Scott W. Luton shares background on three unsung heroes in business history: Olive Ann Beech, Fred Harvey & Bayard Rustin. Learn more about Olive Ann’s contributions to the aviation industry; Fred’s impact on the North American restaurant industry; and Bayard’s impact on society in general, especially the civil rights movement.

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This Week in Business History for September 20th: The Stories of 3 Unsung Heroes: Olive Ann Beech, Fred Harvey & Bayard Rustin

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