These Are the Richest People in American History Before 1990

These Are the Richest People in American History Before 1990

Shannon Quinn - March 26, 2023

These Are the Richest People in American History Before 1990
Henry Ross Perot is rich because of Electronic Data Systems. Credit: Wikimedia Commons

Henry Ross Perot

Henry Ross Perot was an American business magnate and politician. He was born in 1930 and passed away in 2019. Perot was the founder of Electronic Data Systems (EDS) and Perot Systems, two successful technology companies. In 1992, Perot ran for President of the United States, and received 18.9% of the popular vote. He ran again in 1996 as the candidate of the Reform Party, but did not perform as well. Despite not winning the presidency, Perot’s campaigns were notable for their focus on issues such as the federal budget deficit, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), and U.S. military involvement overseas. He had an estimated net worth of $3.8 billion.

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