Amon G. Carter
1879–1955 (age 76)
Publisher and philanthropist
Biography
Amon G. Carter built a publishing empire in Fort Worth that brought news, perspective, and hope to a growing region, blending keen business sense with a belief in civic duty.
He parlayed that success into wide-ranging philanthropy, laying the foundations for cultural institutions, supporting education, and ensuring that Fort Worth's story was told with pride.