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Here’s a chronological list of some of the oldest and most prominent American corporations, showcasing their founding dates. This list highlights a mix of companies from various sectors to provide a broad view of American corporate history:

1600s – 1700s

  1. Hudson’s Bay Company (1670) – Though Canadian in origin, it played a significant role in early American trade.
  2. Bank of New York (1784) – Now part of BNY Mellon, it was founded by Alexander Hamilton.
  3. Mutual Assurance Company (1784) – America’s first fire insurance company, based in Philadelphia.

1800s

  1. DuPont (1802) – Founded as a gunpowder mill in Delaware, now a chemical giant.
  2. Cigna (1792/1853) – Traces its roots to the Insurance Company of North America.
  3. Colgate-Palmolive (1806) – Began as a soap and candle business in New York.
  4. Citibank (1812) – Established as the City Bank of New York.
  5. Macy’s (1858) – Founded by Rowland Hussey Macy in New York.
  6. Pfizer (1849) – Founded in Brooklyn, NY, initially producing chemicals.
  7. Levi Strauss & Co. (1853) – Began in San Francisco with denim and workwear.
  8. Heinz (1869) – Famous for ketchup, started in Pittsburgh.
  9. Sherwin-Williams (1866) – Began in Ohio as a paint and coatings manufacturer.
  10. Standard Oil (1870) – Founded by John D. Rockefeller; now part of ExxonMobil.

1900s (Early 20th Century)

  1. Ford Motor Company (1903) – Revolutionized the automotive industry with the assembly line.
  2. General Motors (1908) – Became a dominant force in the automobile industry.
  3. IBM (1911) – Began as the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company.
  4. Coca-Cola Company (1892) – Officially incorporated in Atlanta but created in 1886.
  5. Kraft Foods (1903) – Known for its processed cheese products.
  6. UPS (1907) – United Parcel Service, started in Seattle as a messenger service.

Post-War Expansion (1940s – 1980s)

  1. McDonald’s (1940) – Originally a single drive-in in California.
  2. Nike (1964) – Originally called Blue Ribbon Sports, founded in Oregon.
  3. Walmart (1962) – Founded by Sam Walton in Arkansas.
  4. Apple (1976) – Founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne in a garage.
  5. Microsoft (1975) – Started by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in New Mexico.

Modern Era (1990s – Present)

  1. Amazon (1994) – Jeff Bezos started it as an online bookstore.
  2. Google (1998) – Began as a search engine developed by Larry Page and Sergey Brin.
  3. Tesla (2003) – Founded by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning, popularized by Elon Musk.
  4. Meta (Facebook) (2004) – Started as a social networking site for college students.
  5. SpaceX (2002) – Aerospace manufacturer and space transport company founded by Elon Musk.

This list reflects a mix of still-operating companies and historically significant corporations. Many early entities have evolved, merged, or spun off into modern giants, shaping the American economy. If you’d like more details about any specific industry or company, let me know!

List of American Corporations from largest to smallest.

Creating a comprehensive list of American corporations from largest to smallest can be done using market capitalization (the total value of a company’s outstanding shares) or revenue (total earnings before expenses). Below is a list based on market capitalization, as of recent data:

Largest American Corporations by Market Capitalization

  1. Apple Inc.
    • Industry: Technology
    • Market Cap: ~$3 trillion
  2. Microsoft Corp.
    • Industry: Technology
    • Market Cap: ~$2.5 trillion
  3. Alphabet Inc. (Google)
    • Industry: Technology
    • Market Cap: ~$1.8 trillion
  4. Amazon.com Inc.
    • Industry: E-commerce & Cloud Computing
    • Market Cap: ~$1.4 trillion
  5. NVIDIA Corp.
    • Industry: Semiconductors & AI
    • Market Cap: ~$1.1 trillion
  6. Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
    • Industry: Conglomerate
    • Market Cap: ~$800 billion
  7. Tesla Inc.
    • Industry: Automotive & Renewable Energy
    • Market Cap: ~$700 billion
  8. Meta Platforms Inc. (Facebook)
    • Industry: Social Media & Technology
    • Market Cap: ~$600 billion
  9. Visa Inc.
    • Industry: Financial Services
    • Market Cap: ~$500 billion
  10. Johnson & Johnson
  • Industry: Pharmaceuticals & Consumer Healthcare
  • Market Cap: ~$450 billion

Mid-Sized Corporations by Market Capitalization

  1. Procter & Gamble Co.
    • Industry: Consumer Goods
    • Market Cap: ~$350 billion
  2. Walmart Inc.
    • Industry: Retail
    • Market Cap: ~$400 billion
  3. Mastercard Inc.
    • Industry: Financial Services
    • Market Cap: ~$400 billion
  4. UnitedHealth Group
    • Industry: Healthcare
    • Market Cap: ~$450 billion
  5. Coca-Cola Co.
    • Industry: Beverages
    • Market Cap: ~$250 billion

Smaller Corporations (Still Influential)

  1. Ford Motor Co.
    • Industry: Automotive
    • Market Cap: ~$60 billion
  2. General Electric (GE)
    • Industry: Conglomerate
    • Market Cap: ~$100 billion
  3. Southwest Airlines
    • Industry: Airlines
    • Market Cap: ~$30 billion
  4. Marriott International
    • Industry: Hospitality
    • Market Cap: ~$55 billion
  5. Pinterest Inc.
    • Industry: Social Media
    • Market Cap: ~$15 billion