Birthplace Of Walmart - Inside The First Store & Museum / Grave Of Sam Walton

[@TheDailyWoo]

I worked for Walmart in the mid 90s for a while and also spent twenty years in the retail world . A lot has changed since since Sam Walton started his original stores and even more since his passing . There is no denying the powerhouse it has become or the life of its own the company has taken on . Thanks for watching

[@glenesis]

Thanks for the history tour, Adam. One day I'd like to make this trip myself. Sam always seemed to have a good heart. It's impossible to imagine what America would be today without Walmart; live it or hate it, it is a huge part of our economy and even our culture. Happy Holidays to you, Sir! Bundle up well, please, we don't want a sick Woo again this season. Happy trails, Matey :)

[@RedDawgTN]

A lot has definitely changed and not for the better.

[@blazedandconfused9271]

TheDailyWoo Are you going to Crystal Bridges in Bentonville Arkansas?

[@MrBigdavehd97]

Always a pleasure to watch the woo

[@johnsonfamilyvidsvlogs3745]

You were only about 50 miled from me here in Jay Oklahoma. I met Sam at our store here in Jay several years ago. Our Wal-Mart is the smallest one left. And my husband works there. 😁 The first Wal-Mart I went to was in Harrison Ark. I was a kid with my Granny. I was visiting from California. We didn't have them yet. In fact they didn't get them until I was an adult living in Oklahoma. Lol crazy right.

[@emshwillerdavid]

I worked for Walmart I can say that Mr. And Mrs Walton cared about there employees there kids don't care at all damn shame

[@kungpaopizza2126]

David Emshwiller Do _you_ care enough to type “their” instead of “there?”. I mean,I’m not your typical spelling nazi but you almost make a good point if it weren’t for that small 👌 difference

[@jeanthree]

His children soldout to china

[@natas8256]

@@jeanthree once it becomes a corporation with stockholders it's no longer family run, it becomes an entity with ceos and a board of over seers

[@LinuxUser1993]

Bingo!

[@JeremyDeBose]

I just went over 10 years with the company and I'm the son of a 27+ year associate. I kinda grew up inside Walmart since i was 5 in 1991 when she started. A lot has changed since then, but a lot changes every year and every day at companies as massive as this one. But this video really takes me back to a simpler time. Because even in 1991, after being open 30 years, it was still a simple time for Walmart. "We sell for less" and "Our people make the difference" made it so simple.

[@chad017]

The 10 foot rule does not exist today. The “greeters” don’t even say hello when you walk into the stores in my area. They’re just old people sitting on a stool staring at you as you enter and exit. Finding help in the store is difficult, Employees on the floor won’t say a word unless you speak to them first. It’s very sad what the stores have turned into. Sam probably wouldn’t approve. I’d hope not, anyway.

[@emilygrae]

The idea of the greeter started as exactly that, somebody that would greet you and perhaps send you in the right direction if you asked. Then they started giving them security detail as well, and some (most?) of them are now more concerned with that than actually greeting anybody anymore.

[@Vadex97]

Fr at my local Walmart they have stuff locked up behind a glass and theres a button to press for assistance but they never show up when u press it you have to go looking for an employee

[@mmsmith1777]

The employees at the Bozeman store are helpful.

[@brianonthego]

So true. If I want customer service I go to Target.

[@vistalite-ph4zw]

Wal-Marts in my area does not have people greeters

[@gabybonano]

Sam Walton would cringe if he saw what Wal-Mart is today and how they treat their employees.

[@kobe1565]

Yes I'm sure he would be very upset about the 500 billion dollars they bring in yearly.

[@mmsmith1777]

My daughter was treated very well and given a decent wage at the Wal-Mart in Bozeman, Montana. I cannot address how the other stores are, but that one was good to the employees.

[@Jen6374]

I am sure he rolled over

[@krakent8791]

He would die, again.

[@ronbloomberg]

There's a Wal-Mart 30-minutes away from me that seems to be quite nice. But the one by me is an absolute Horror!!! Sam would have a heart attack if he were to walk in and see.... And if he were to survive the attack, he would no doubt shoot the manager with his favorite bird gun.

[@amythompson6869]

Interesting. Too bad whoever took over now doesn’t treat the employees the way he did.

[@1964catt]

Ain't that the fucking truth

[@na-nz2yy]

Lol no one gets treaded as good as they were back then… its all about profits

[@MCV-xg7kc]

Or the customers

[@neitajames6029]

I agree.even part time employees have to buy thier uniforms. Sad that the heirs are not as humble as he was.greed has replaced humbleness. The interest on cards are outrageous. I'm sure Mr Walton would be shocked. I'm sure that episode on South Park was aimed at the Super Center, Alledgley. I would of been about 13 or 14 when Mr Walton passed. Ok I worked part time only 2 days but they wanted me to buy my uniform, for shame. There was a disagreement. Needless to say. I'm no longer an employee. I am a member of Sam Club. The intrest is killing me. Don't bother looking for me. This phone is for entertainment purposes only. You can still get a refund. On most things.you can still find some bargains. Let's face reality. Everything has gone up. I still have nightmares about the colorful sundree I paid $20.00 for. I washed it in cold water on gentle cycle, all the colors faded.😥😭😩. The next time I washed it, it had holes all in it. Why? I could not get my money back. But I have learned. I stay away from certain things. It was not made in the USA. Maybe just maybe the next Generation will have more compassion, be more Humble. Treat employees with Respect.Alledely. so if you quit, move on. What good is the uniform that you was asked or told you had to buy.?.🤔😐🙄. ✌. 👋. Nj.please don't try to call me. I won't answer. 🙏.

[@justinedwards5021]

the Walton's still own the company

[@ghsthst1518]

Neat to learn more about the man. He seemed to be a great person. To bad the company today didn’t follow his footsteps.Thanks Adam

[@appletherapy]

All that drives corporations is greed and profit. They’ll throw their employees and customers under the bus to make an extra dime.

[@thisisjvh]

yeah wild that he has that quote about lowering the cost of living when the current corporation pays their employees starvation wages

[@rhondaz356]

Nice to know that Sam Walton was so down to earth... Thanks, Adam, for the backstory intermixed with the present, photos included. This was very interesting and well researched, AS USUAL. 👏🏻👏🏻

[@LadyDragonsblood]

When Mister Sam ran things.... Wal-Mart was good..... now.... it is just too money hungry and greedy. If you saw Mister Sam.... you would never guess he was a multi-millionaire..... always drove that beat up old truck and he always wore overalls and a baseball cap..... and he was a very nice man.... he cared about his customers, unlike today.... glad I got to meet him.... he came when store 2 opened.... and often popped in to see how things were going. After he got too old to run the business every day and his family took over.... Wal-Mart went to crap!

[@vickyabramowitz4919]

I remember when Mr Sam used toake his own TV commercials. He would be inside one of his stores and there were many signs saying "Made in America".

[@veronicapace7198]

@@vickyabramowitz4919 Whatever happened to Made in America? It seems to me that they used to brag about that.

[@nintendofan6099]

LadyDragonsblood Same could be said about Walt Disney and how Disney is today. Greedy and need every property. Walt wasn't about that. He wanted kids and adults to have fun.

[@vickyabramowitz4919]

+Vicky Abramowitz Mr. Sam was proud to sell items made in America because he thought that Americans made the best products. But after he died, people with other ideas took over and had items made for cheaper prices overseas. I don't understand much about business practices but I've always heard that companies with publicly traded stock want to keep their stockholders happy by increasing their dividends. To do that, they have to increase their profit margins. One really good way to do this is have products made overseas that cost less to make. Then stockholders get an increase in their dividends. I think I remember that Wal-Mart didn't have stockholders till Mr. Sam died. If that's true, then Mr. Sam only needed to keep his customers happy.

[@MrMrbrianbechtel]

You don't understand how publicly traded companies work...

[@BrainNomad]

The kids are greedy. They are doing such a dishonor to their Father. They treat their employees like rubbish. Truly a disgrace. Sad.

[@bobbybrumley7123]

Believe me I know. Worked for Walmart for 27years. Now they are getting rid of the older ones.

[@nilldata7936]

Walmart locations buy the land so they get tax breaks for about 10 years... They take business from local stores and dont pay tax. Mostly why walmart is seen as "ghetto" because the areas they are in decrease in money because they dont pay tax like the small businesses they steal business from. Sad 90% of walmart employees are on wellfare.

[@carolynhowell9768]

@@nilldata7936 You meant to say public assistance.

[@lostinspace1719]

I remmember Walmart was so good at there job back in the 90s it was like going to a hospital and the nurses were nice to you ..it was a fun place I remember

[@Jeff-rq6zh]

You go places I can't but would love to. Thanks Adam, and thanks for the travels.

[@robwheeler7552]

So awesome! Back in my warehouse days, never would have imagined so much history just packing and shipping cameras to Walmart. This in-depth coverage is why Adam is the best. Join him, shall you? Yes you should!

[@sarakeith5480]

A good one Adam!! Loved the museum too, especially seeing his pickup truck with the teeth marks on the steering wheel!! I enjoyed reading his book as well!! Have a great weekend!!

[@jan6626]

I worked for Wal-Mart in the 1990's as well (leaving in 1998)....I always found the history fascinating. Sam was the back bone of the company, and to this day feel his presence in every Wal-Mart I enter. It was a sad day for many of us that worked the day he died. I also recall a story about that first Wal-Mart you showed on opening day! Something about donkeys and watermelons! hahahahha

[@TheDailyWoo]

I started with the company a couple years after his passing but at that point his ideals were still very present

[@artkincell]

This is why I love watching your videos, sir. I am stuck on the North East Coast where nostalgia is bulldozed every few years in the name of progress. It's nice to see the recent history of the mid-west. When I see old plazas, even in videos, my younger heart skips a beat. I could never thank you enough for what you produce here Mr. Woo. I've always loved your spirit ever since I found your channel many, many eons ago.

[@JenniferandMark2014]

Oh Adam, the explanation of the 10 foot rule literally made me lol. If only those standards were met today.

[@emilygrae]

They still instruct their employees to do that today, at least where I am. Nobody ever does it though.

[@JenniferandMark2014]

captancook1 I live in Louisiana and I hardly ever get spoken to positively by Walmart employees. I did have a good experience today when I did a pick up. Rock on sir...keep up great customer service. It’s greatly appreciated!

[@Powertuber1000]

This kind of video is why you should have a million subscribers.

[@relicman]

I believe he would if he had've went back to his AdamtheWoo channel and started doing videos on it again which is what I thought he intended, but He has his reasons. He had a great number of Subscribers on his first channel as well. He has a lot on this one too but I think the original still does well. I watch a lot of his old classics from time to time.

[@tylerpowell6428]

YES!

[@RhettyforHistory]

When I went to that museum they had an additional truck out front that was a replica. I guess they move that for the winter. But that little museum exceeded my expectations and it's free unless you buy something like you and I did. I love old town squares like that though.

[@HistoryHappens]

They have some neat little trucks in there to buy.

[@DB1Journeys]

Worked from 1988 thru 2000 at Wal-Mart in Management and things definitely changed after Sam died. I remember the day he passed. They came over the intercom and announced in all stores. Lucky enough to meet him right after I started working at Wal-Mart as a stockman.

[@bamamoondog9039]

This is a "must see" video for all Wal-Mart shoppers that remember how "it used to be". Well Done Adam.

[@alb5338]

It's remarkable to know how humble Mr. Walton was despite his immense wealth. A man truly after my own heart.

[@LuckysMotorcycles]

Remember when Walmart had “made in USA” on many of their merch racks ?

[@BorisTheSpyder]

Not anymore, Now they own factories in shithole countries! Fuck Walmart!

[@stellasimpson3105]

I do not know how old you are but I remember a time when everything in his store was stamped with USA

[@stellasimpson3105]

You seem like a really good guy that sucks that happened to you what I don't like about him is I wash my town die off there's no jobs for the young kids coming up because all the businesses have went out of business cuz Walmart supplies everything and to me that's monopolize and we lost a lot of jobs in Industry because they started buying things from overseas and selling them because they'd get them cheaper and could sell them cheaper but I feel like Sam wanted quality along with cheapness and when you buy overseas you don't get the quality and a lot of people lost their jobs over this stuff

[@missanthropicnihilist2830]

Lol now its "Made in China"

[@sandrag.o.1752]

The lure and then the slap lol

[@singleladyable]

Thanks Adam for showing this and taking us back in time.I think he’s buried in a beautiful spot.He was a quiet humble man so I’m sure he’s resting nicely in death with Helen at his side.I retired last year from store 0639 Brunswick GA.I put in 17 years with the company working at 3 stores and 1 Sams Club.I think I did well and I’m enjoying my retirement.Now I can do the thing I love most -go fishing.Have a great one and will catch you in your next video.❤️💖

[@JOHNNYFUTS]

If you put your ear to the ground at Sam's grave you can hear him rolling

[@ErisStarr]

It's a pitty, isn't it?

[@tylerpowell6428]

The only thing that would have Sam rolling is how Amazon beat them online

[@mmsmith1777]

Say what you will about Wal-Mart; it enabled me to buy enough to keep my kids fed and clothed after my husband died. Years later, my daughter worked in a Wal-mart for a lot of really nice supervisors. She'd had trouble with employment due to a degree of autism, and they gave her a chance. She was treated fairly and got good hours and raises. She became an asset to them and she benefited as well. Is it a big corporation? Sure. Are there stores that are run less well? Sure. But for my experience, Wal-Mart has been good to my family.

[@crystalandis2185]

Good to me to i panhandle in front of there store e,j

[@denischabriddell986]

I agree with you Wal-Mart has been good to my family as well..

[@Romiedahomie415]

mmsmith1777 fuck Walmart I’ll stay wit Safeway

[@brendaechols2228]

The insurance is horrible. Cheap plans. Doesnt cover much. Thats the goal. Save money

[@girlscanbedrummers5449]

mmsmith1777 It must just be some locations then. My sister worked there and she said it was terrible

[@proseb4bros976]

This was incredibly interesting! I am very curious to learn more about Sam Walton now. It sounds like he tried to empathize more with the associates when he was alive. Thanks for another fascinating video!

[@RFComms]

Thank you, I enjoyed this. I worked for Sams Club in Lakeland, FL when I was 18 and 19. Sam came to visit our store and held a barbeque for us. He showed up in his truck and wearing his ball cap.

[@maryloufarnsworth8461]

Sorry to read the comments about rude Walmart employees. At my local Walmarts the workers are very pleasant and helpful. Of course, I am polite and patient, especially when the store is busy. It works both ways.

[@hollyw9177]

Amazing how patient and helpful people are when someone's nice to them. Equally amazing how many people can't seem to grasp that concept.

[@Kathrynyoder-x2j]

I love my Wal-Mart in Linton Indiana. People there rather cut up with you and help you any way they can. Rudeness is practically unheard of there.

[@Bigbadwhitecracker]

I had a big problem with employees and managers at one in Orlando. Walmart sucks today.

[@dianejohnson5216]

Marylou Farnsworth it’s not the employees that are rude it is the company that is rude to the employees

[@messengerguardiansparanorm8606]

It's not about the employees. It's about how Wal-mart has treated them. Things are far deeper than they look.

[@nancyk4595]

We visited Branson last summer. While in the area we drove down to Bentonville to have a look around. We were really impressed with the town. The museum was very interesting. We really enjoyed our time spent there. Thanks for showing how nice the town is Adam.

[@christinacope562]

Great video, Adam I miss Americana, if ever in this area I will have to stop by. And remember Ben Franklin stores and so many retail stores gone. Shame company is ruthless to small local business. Big change from what Sam started. Don't think been in a Wal-marts in over a decade.

[@pretzelrides3748]

Buds wasn’t an appliance store, but a clearing house for damaged items from Walmart. Dented cans, opened merchandise etc. When the Walmart at 79th. Ave. In Myrtle Beach SC closed to move the store on the North end of the beach, Walmart couldn’t find a tenant, so they turned it into a Buds location. If I remember it right, it only lasted a few years.

[@cottoncandy1691]

I remember having a 5 & 10 store when I was little in my town it was my favorite place to shop with my parents... I wished there were all still around...😭 😭

[@lbvprasad5495]

Great memorable clipping. Thank you very much.

[@jasontuma6896]

The company went to hell as soon as Sam died

[@jackson5116]

not right away though, because he died in 1992, and around 1994 is when you started to see the change in the company- those kids wanted nothing but super centers, super centers, and more super centers! I watched so many of their older stores either get expanded, or abandoned in favor of a super center. It's all about making them bigger and bigger and bigger today to compete with everyone. When Sam died only like 10% of their entire fleet were super centers, and today if you take out Sam's Club and Neighborhood Markets it's over 90% super centers!

[@lisapratt166]

jason tuma it always happens when the patriarch passes on.

[@Bigbadwhitecracker]

He wasn't even cold yet when his family ruined everything.

[@roxstorm2227]

You better believe it did.

[@jfilesgraphics]

A great piece of history. Thanks for posting.

[@TheDailyWoo]

No problem

[@TampaJay]

This is awesome, I just watched from a Walmart! I really enjoyed this man. It’s just one of those stores that no matter your opinion of it, you just happen to find yourself going back again and again. I buy my Bella the 0’Roy doggie treats. That’s what I just picked up. Ha!

[@TheDailyWoo]

Nice ! Gotta love how ole roys memory is kept alive

[@TampaJay]

I love that sort of stuff

[@RhettyforHistory]

I still remember cousin Eddie and Clark going thru Wal-Mart and Eddie picking up bags of Ol' Roy and placing it on Clark's cart.

[@TampaJay]

RhettyforFun I always think of that scene to, and it actually entered my mind when I was watching this video cause I just watched it a couple nights ago. Also, I remembered your video that YOU did here dude :) It was awesome

[@RhettyforHistory]

@@TampaJay It really was a great museum to visit. If you're ever near it I highly recommend it. Always great to see other takes on it.

[@MrMowww1]

Love it and a great companion video to the A@E bio on Sam. I have a mini 5@10 store momento at home. You can't help but admire Sam!

[@dragonmaster7841]

People knock Walmart but it’s still amazing one man took one store to grow to where it is presently.

[@Baritone45]

I have always hated what Walmart stands for. Global domination. But it is amazing that one ole boy from a town of 9900 in Arkansas started it all.

[@jackson5116]

Only about 1/10th of where it is today, he didn't grow it into the $500 billion it is today, his heirs did. When he died it was less than $100 billion, and they made sure it was going to grow to unheard of heights, primarily with super centers. They had explosive growth in the 90's, especially after he died in 1992, and the biggest reason- super centers. They've now nearly abandoned or expanded every store into a super center, and when he was alive less than 10% of their entire fleet were those massive behemoths.

[@dchawk81]

@@jackson5116 Don't know if your numbers are accurate but 100 billion out of 500 billion is 1/5 not 1/10. And it's still impressive as hell if true.

[@gregorylenton8200]

MY MY one of your best show....enjoyed every moment....so informative thanks

[@roselanemable3141]

Cool Walmart video. Enjoyed it. Adam you would look so good with long hair👍

[@advlandvideo]

I'll be sharing this with my mom. She worked there 15 years (Indiana & Florida) in virtually every department at some point. Thank you.

[@mrxylo2004]

One man's vision, and the uncontrollable greediness that it has become today. That can also be applied to Disney....

[@checksandbalences]

amen :(

[@michellesharon80]

At least the Disney company still adheres to Walt's original requirements of cast members. Walmart hasn't stuck by Walton's. 10 Foot Rule? Yeah right. They walk right by you, sometimes with disgusted looks on their faces.

[@Bonzi_Buddy]

@@michellesharon80 Amazon's employees are garbage too.

[@tylerpowell6428]

I am an annual pass holder to Disney (which is a luxury) and I love saving money

[@danielmims8467]

And Amazon.

[@colehalford1893]

I also worked at a Walmart in the state of Montana. I was hired to work in one building, then a supercenter opened in Polson. I went there. I work for the company for a total of five years in nine different departments. Excellent video. 👍

[@bunnyfaceface]

Cool and informative retail history episode!!! 👍

[@jlmain5777]

Awesome tour of a great institution and history of a great man Sam Walton.

[@kimberlygoss7773]

Hey Adam, I enjoyed this a lot. I always love to visit museums. This was very interesting and I learned a lot. I would definitely like to visit here one day. I worked for Walmart in the nineties also as a cashier where I live here in Georgia Thank you for taking me on this great tour. I have never seen one of the Walmart on the go little stations before. That looked pretty cool. Love all that you do. ❤️

[@teresaleach7955]

I worked for Walmart as well. Thanks for the tour.

[@ezekielgideon4721]

He's probably turning over his grave how in his store has become.

[@jond5925]

NO DOUBT

[@artaxerxes2363]

no he's probably saying keep up the good work

[@patriciaherman6499]

My son lived there for awhile and we visited there as well as driving by Walton's house and our first Superstore. Thanks for the revisit. Safe travels😎

[@VirantRoss]

*Very Informative, Good Watch! I wonder how Sam Walton would feel about his brand WalMart today...*

[@Ashley-kd2su]

I had no idea about Sam or his store! Very cool. Great vlog Adam. Sam was a great and humble guy, sounds like it.

[@itsok865]

Hey baby

[@conniecrawford5231]

Before1950 there was NO WALMART -imagine! How many of your fans weren't even born then? RememberMontgomery Ward, MurphyMart, the big KMart, Penney's catalogue? How times change!

[@nancyk4595]

I remember all of those stores. Before K Mart there was Kresges.

[@RhettyforHistory]

My grandmother retired from Montgomery Wards and I really miss that store. I still have a VCR from them that works and I can't get rid of it because I want to see how long it lasts.

[@conniecrawford5231]

RhettyforFun Do you remember some people Called it"Monkey Ward"? LOL

[@RhettyforHistory]

@@conniecrawford5231 Yes I do. That was the common nickname. Probably especially so since they had the auto care center.

[@brendaechols2228]

Woolworths

[@Losttoanyreason]

Pretty cool video. My ex brother in law was a walmart manager for several years and got to meet Sam a couple of times when he inspected his store and in Arkansas. Really a nice down to earth guy. Real shame that Sam's family disrespected him and everything the company stood for so much that they took the Wal-mart company that their father Sam founded, loved, took such pride in and turned it into the greedy money grubbing operation with no respect for it;s workers or customers. One of the richest retailers in the world but too cheap to hire enough workers to keep the shelves stocks because all they care about is big bonuses for the top personnel. . They have money to constantly change the packaging on GV products. They have money to constantly move whole aisles of product on seemingly a monthly basis around the store but none to keep product on the shelves. They have their priorities screwed up. When Sam was still alive you got greeted when you came in the store . There were associates in all the departments that stocked merchandise, helped customers and were back up people for the registers because Sam had signs over each register that said if three or more people are in line at one register they would open more registers. Sam was VERY customer focused. It wasn't uncommon for Sam to show up unannounced at a Walmart have a look see and fire the manager if he didn't like what he saw. It was his reputation on the line and he didn't like his people spitting on it. If Sam was to magically come to life today he go on a mass firing operation for the sad state of his stores and management of the company in general.

[@SplorinRyan]

My favorite kind of vid- well done sir. Plus, Terror on Church Street used to be in the first Walmart building.

[@debbiem9218]

Nice vlog Adam, I never worked at Wal-Mart but I sure shop there a lot like so many others. Thanks for the history of Wal-Mart!

[@anngabriel5455]

I bought my first sewing machine from Walton's in Australia in the late 60's.

[@kaffeice7]

great video ! i love the then and now comparisons about ANYTHING ,love love it

[@Justin-Hill-1987]

An innocent American company mutates into an out-of-control global entity...

[@Baritone45]

Walmart was never innocent. You are fooling yourself.

[@ibkg]

Awesome well done video as always Adam thanks for going to all these cool places

[@skoal22005]

I don't think SAM would agree the way things were run today. If you have ever worked for Walmart, you might feel like employees come last, many are even abused by their Assistant managers, It's just like many other companies, its a popularity contest, if you're liked you're in, if you aren't liked for whatever reason, you're out. It's no different from any other mega company, one hand doesn't know what the other hand is doing. These days any job is a great job if you can keep your head down and deal with all the bullshit, easier said than done isn't it lol

[@tylerpowell6428]

SAM would LOVE how Walmart today - helping us save money

[@papibear011]

👏👏 exactly

[@monmixer]

I know several husband and wife teams with kids who both work at the same wal mart and take every call for work they get. they have families. 2 to 5 children and they are on food stamps with shitty or their health care is the ACA which is better than nothing but the copay is out of this world unless you can afford to pay a premium of 300 month on top of what they are giving you free and even then there is a huge gap between a regular doctor visit and stuff in between something serious like specialist , x rays, blood tests and other things. you still get stuck with a 4 or 5 grand a year bill if you have some one in the family that needs a lot of special care. Two people dedicating their lives to a company shouldn't be on public assistance. Just another form of corporate welfare to keep wages down and lobbyist in jobs and politicians that become millionaires in a short few years after election on a 180k salary. i never could figure out how that happens.

[@Baritone45]

Isn't that the way it always was? At least now they have a few decent products.

[@lanah43]

I worked for Wal-Mart in Fulton, Kentucky and got to meet Sam in the late 70's. I worked in a Supercenter beginning in 1995 and we were taught the 10 foot rule then. It was fun to see a Supercenter from start to finish and grand opening. Great job on the vlog!!

[@brianonthego]

*_Walmart....the death of Ma and Pa stores throughout our country_*

[@ericferguson68]

There were many, many discount department store chains prior to Wal-mart. Sole proprietor stores on Main St were gone long before Walmart arrived in most parts of the country.

[@pwalms65]

Nahhh. Stores like TG&y, Western Auto, Woolworths, K-Mart, etc. killed the mom and pop stores off. Walmart just killed all of those stores off.

[@MegaThunder70]

I wouldn’t so much say Walmart more so the modern Walmart

[@brianonthego]

@@MegaThunder70 So true. We have only had Walmart out west about 25 years.

[@dutchman063]

BrianOntheGo: And who's fault is that?.. o yeah the consumers who shop there then turn right around and bitch about the "poor Ma and Pa shops"

[@douglasandrade4299]

Thank you for sharing this with us. Excellent video..

[@whispermode5553]

There is still a Ben Franklin open in Sitka Alaska.

[@jeenkzk5919]

William Wilbur We had a Ben Franklin in Irving Texas. My mom used to pick up Knick knacks like marbles or little airplanes and given them to us if we didn’t get our name on the board.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Amazing how Alaska also has the last Blockbuster. They really hold onto things I guess.

[@fixpacifica]

I vaguely remember Ben Franklin stores when I was a kid. We normally went to Woolworth.

[@donna6368]

I remember Ben Franklin's.😍 We had one here in our village in N.E. Ohio. My mother got everything from there. For me the 1cent candy aisle was the best. I was devastated when it closed down.😢

[@jonsmith1259]

Look up Ben Franklin on Main St in Duncanville Tx. Tons of history there! Still open today.

[@wyllia4]

I live in Arkansas and went there last November. That courtyard is beautiful at Christmas time! Glad you visited my state!

[@anotherbutt4chair454]

The ten foot rule is the opposite now, if they see a customer within 10 feet run and hide.

[@sharylcherwa7369]

This was the Best Vlog I've Watched as Far as your Timing. Thru the Whole Vlog. I Really Enjoyed the way it was Presented. Very Professional. .

[@ccc822007]

Too bad his family didn't keep his traditions.

[@Losttoanyreason]

His children turned out to be garbage spoiled by the love of money.

[@joeblowe7446]

They wouldn't know how. They inherited Billions from what their father built . They don't have a Clue .

[@PamelaTaylor]

cant always get what you want

[@stellasimpson3105]

Oh yeah they're keeping the tradition going Walmart in FEMA has built 860 concentration camps across the United States y'all need to do research before you talk

[@artwerksDallas]

@@stellasimpson3105 stfu youvconspiracy laden know nothing. You want to know something? Prove it before you spout your count off. Dumbass trumpet prepper

[@beverlyweeden9759]

Thank you for going to the beginning start of Walmart...it gives me a different perspective of the store I see today...!!

[@dombutler7685]

One day I hope to go and see an old Ford van in a museum and remember where it all started...

[@adamtereska8734]

A silver 2006 Ford Econoline, perhaps?

[@violetzinke1648]

Very beautiful presentation. Thank you.

[@PamelaTaylor]

yes

[@TampaJay]

11:40 that’s so awesome

[@mikeedwards9240]

I worked at Walmart in 86 And got the pleasure of meeting mr Sam Walton and shaking his hand.. He always wore a red white and blue tie.. Very good man.

[@KLEARSKITHEKREEPER]

Wally world? 😉 the moose at the door said it was still open? I call WALMART that..😄Morn' Adam 😎 cool vlog 👍

[@dsmith9964]

"Sorry folks! Americas favorite family fun park is closed for two weeks...." punches moose

[@PRRrailfan]

Thanks for the history lesson Adam! All these bits of Americana is why I love your videos!

[@jonh.7708]

Sounded like you said Bensonville in the intro. I've been working for Walmart for 25 years. Seen many changes in that time there. Most of them for the worst.

[@rwj777]

Jon Harding I’ve been working for Walmart since 1996 and I totally agree with you 💯percent that most of the changes are definitely for the worst.

[@luissanchez2261]

I use to work for sam's club for 11 yrs I started it on 2008 at that time we where about 27 people working night crew my last yr we where 12 total every yr it got worst now they don't have night crew

[@randymoran67]

SMH cant believe you people would waste your time working here ? Get an education so you dont get stuck here !

[@cathyberk2087]

I been working for Walmart for 18 years. And it sucks

[@christiant8132]

I've been here and its an awesome museum! Very cool to see how it started as well as the replica of Sam Walton's office.

[@larryfischer2972]

So that's the grave Sam is rolling over in.

[@glutenfreejoe6099]

Thanks for the video, I remember back in the 1970s when visiting my cousins in Louisiana they took me to a Walmart & we hadn't heard of Walmart in Maryland yet Amazing story

[@GregsVlog]

I avoid WalMart as much as possible and especially during the holidays!

[@GregsVlog]

I do respect everything Mr. Walton accomplished however! It is a great american story

[@TheDailyWoo]

Don't blame you . I love the history of it tho and how committed Sam was about his stores and company

[@KLEARSKITHEKREEPER]

Hahaha..just have to sharpen your elbows a lil! 😉

[@tinderinc]

Would be neat to see Costco were it came from... I like the owners view point "people say how can you sell a hot dog and a pop for $1.50? I'd like to see if I can get the price lower" Its already a steal!

[@karens8633]

Michael Paul, The Kmart near me is horrible, I worked there in the 1990’s and it was demoralizing! Work hours were all over the place, never knew when I’d get a break, co-workers quitting nearly every day! (I still have nightmares about the wacky scheduling!!) Endless Rain-checks, because we NEVER had the Sale Items in stock!

[@chornsey]

Just wow Adam. You are fantastic at what you do. In a world of cynicism I so enjoy you sharing your appreciation for the fantastic world we all walk through.

[@peruprofundodance]

Deep in the bowels of Walmart... deeeep. Happy thanksgiving all!

[@reginaglennhill5097]

Thank you for sharing this. I'm from Little Rock Arkansas and I truly learned something today!

[@coffeecups15]

Does anybody remember the old Walmarts before the super Walmart movement? Ugh so many memories.

[@Saltysouthernauntie]

Awwwee! Your in my back yard again! Safe Travels and Happy Holidays!

[@alleng27]

5-10 stores are called "Five and Dime"

[@maryc5353]

Thank you. A great visit through history and a personal touch.

[@lindaboles1246]

I worked at Walmart for 8 years I will tell you corporate has no idea of what they r doing. Workers are now sad. Management is treated hard and corporate has ruined it. So sad.

[@robynjinkins8314]

Adam...I can't believe you're so close!! I've been to Bentonville to tour the 5 and dime store...very interesting...Sam seemed like a good man...I too worked in the retail giant back in the day as a cashier and in the fabric dept...thanks for sharing!!

[@MukbangMukbangMukbang111]

Now if you can get anywhere near 10 feet of a wall mart employee they run from you.

[@delightfulsunny]

I haven't run into employees that ran away from me.. they just walked away.. not ran. Also, they'd be happy to check your receipt on your way out.

[@shaneb.3982]

You could also insert Lowes and Home Depot.

[@randall-king]

I’ve had them almost run me over and not say a word.

[@LindsAyWithAttitude]

True

[@keepinitreal42069]

Adam your a true LEGEND and ARTIST, the birds flying over the sign was perfect timing and your videos are fantastic along with your detailed commentary 🍻💚👍Shout out from Coachella Valley California,760🤘

[@chriscrabtree4550]

Ironic , that monstrosity killed all of my favorite stores in my town, but it started out just like them.

[@joeblowe7446]

Nothing like a good head start !

[@rc06109]

Don’t forgot about all the customers that left them too. Walmart didn’t kill mom-and-pop businesses as much as their former customers did. There are still plenty of thriving small businesses but it takes good owners as well as loyal customers.

[@dchawk81]

@@rc06109 And a willingness to pay more.

[@JennBaby-ex2so]

These types of videos with history and roadside attractions are why I started watching you. Love this stuff!

[@MICKEY4356]

I work at Walmart and I know how bad it is today. It's hard to be open 24 hours a day. But my coworkers are good. Management is bad.

[@genegene002]

I bet you get laid off right before Christmas just like they did to the thousands of people last year a few weeks prior. Walmart is a horrible company and evil in so many ways if people would do some deep research you would not see so much praise for that chain. Same with Sam he was a high ranking member of the free masons and was all about NWO and even granted the Government to use any of the stores as seen fit in a crisis situation or what ever use deemed necessary!

[@kaffeice7]

@@genegene002 what u ment by that?

[@RavenholmZombie]

@@genegene002 Did you get the tin foil for your hat at Walmart? BOOM! ROASTED!

[@kyleboutilier2431]

All wallmart cares about is the bottom dollar and profit

[@Kathrynyoder-x2j]

My mom actually met Sam Walton when he visited a newer Wal-Mart that started in Franklin Indiana back in 1985. She was one of the employees there when he visited.

[@bigrod359]

All my life I lived literally 2 mins away from the first Walmart in rogers now I live in bentonville literally 5 mins from the museum

[@christopher27531]

Went here while attending a wedding locally. Thanks for sharing.

[@matth3805]

Love Walmart, it's my favorite store. Thank you Sam Walton for pioneering the retail world for us today.

[@Marchiasmind]

This was a cool segment and full of tidbits! Thank you Adam.