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The Home Depot•Republican•Marcus•Republican Party•Donald Trump•Job Creators Network•JCN•Atlanta•Georgia
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Home Depot Co-Founder and GOP Megadonor Bernie Marcus, Worth $7.4 Billion, Dies at 95
Nov 5, 2024, 02:08 PM
Bernard 'Bernie' Marcus, the billionaire co-founder of The Home Depot and a prominent Republican megadonor, has died at the age of 95. Marcus, a former pharmacist, was known for his significant contributions to the Republican Party and his support for former President Donald Trump. He amassed a $7.4 billion fortune and played a crucial role in building The Home Depot into the world's largest home-improvement retailer. Marcus was also recognized for his philanthropy, activism for small businesses, and founding the Job Creators Network (JCN). The Home Depot released a statement expressing gratitude for his contributions, highlighting his entrepreneurial genius, his creation of the aquarium in Atlanta, and his impact in Georgia.
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