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FedEx founder Fred Smith, a Marine Corps veteran who revolutionized package delivery, dies at 80
Fred Smith, the FedEx Corp. founder who revolutionized the express delivery industry, has died, the company said. He was 80.
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How FedEx founder Fred Smith transformed Memphis - The Commercial Appeal
Fred Smith, founder of FedEx, significantly impacted Memphis beyond the company's direct economic contributions. His influence is seen in various areas, including sports (FedExForum), wildlife ...
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School board member talks about moving cocaine, weed, cash in Fred Smith tribute post
A Memphis Shelby County Schools board member says a Facebook post she made after Fred Smith’s death concerning drugs moving ...
From Vietnam Hero To FedEx Billionaire: The Inside Story Of How Fred Smith Built One Of America’s Biggest Companies
Fred Smith died Saturday at age 80. Read Forbes’ 1977 profile of Smith, from bone cancer, to war, to the billionaires list.
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FedEx 'visionary' Fred Smith had unparalleled impact on Memphis sports - The Commercial Appeal
Fred Smith, founder of FedEx, significantly impacted the Memphis sports landscape. Smith played a key role in bringing the NBA's Grizzlies to Memphis and securing their future in the city.