From slavery and poverty to fame, fortune and influence—meet the 250 Greatest Historic Self-Made Americans. A new Forbes list honoring the nation’s 250th anniversary.Explore the #Forbes250 list: https://t.co/CgOQQq6b2yIllustration: Mr. Nelson Design https://t.co/7WEtp4B9TO ...

In honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary, we present to you the #Forbes250 Greatest Historic Self-Made Americans–men and women who rose from slavery, poverty, abuse to achieve fame, fortune and impact.Read more: https://t.co/CgOQQq5Dd0 https://t.co/5uIrjbXO6S ...

Raised in a poor Compton neighborhood, Operation HOPE founder John Hope Bryant was homeless before launching his first business venture. Bryant joins the #Forbes250 Greatest Living Self-Made Americans. Explore the full list here: https://t.co/XUbB69q9wo📸: Paras Griffin via Getty Images ...

For the athletes on the #Forbes250 Greatest Living Self-Made Americans list, success didn’t stop at the scoreboard.They turned talent into opportunity, building brands, businesses and influence that extend far beyond their sport. Read more: https://t.co/XUbB69q9wo📸: Tim Nwachukwu, Clive Brunskill, Ronald Martinez via Getty Images ...

Meet the #Forbes250 Greatest Living Self-Made Americans — from rags-to-riches founders to pioneers whose impact goes beyond wealth. https://t.co/jlsTTfAW8K ...

Abraham Lincoln leads the #Forbes250 Greatest Historic Self-Made Americans list.Largely self-taught, he rose from poverty through roles like store clerk and rail splitter before becoming an attorney—and ultimately winning the presidency in 1860. See the full list: https://t.co/7zD0FBHCst(Photo: Stock Montage via Getty Images) ...

From clerk to Founding Father: Alexander Hamilton ranks No. 4 on the #Forbes250 Greatest Historic Self-Made Americans list. See who he joins him: https://t.co/CgOQQq6b2y (Photo: Stock Montage via Getty Images) https://t.co/hZR56BRcr9 ...

Raised by a struggling, single mother, Cher left high school early and forged her own path into music, creating an enduring legacy along the way. She earns the No. 130 spot on the #Forbes250 list of Greatest Living Self-Made Americans. https://t.co/XUbB69q9wo📸: Martin Schoeller/August ...

From slavery and poverty to fame, fortune and influence—meet the 250 Greatest Historic Self-Made Americans. A new Forbes list honoring the nation’s 250th anniversary.Explore the #Forbes250 list: https://t.co/CgOQQq6b2yIllustration: Mr. Nelson Design https://t.co/P39MPX2QIa ...

Dr. Dre's journey from his childhood in Compton, Cali­fornia to becoming a billionaire earned him a spot on the #Forbes250 Greatest Living Self-Made Americans list.Read what the legendary hip-hop producer is doing next—and how he’s enjoying success: https://t.co/bremnfd8Yq https://t.co/jlv5U1v57G ...