Trivia 8-9-16 Shoddy Rise to Greatness

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Brooks Brothers

Started in 1818 in New York City, H. & D.H. Brooks & Co. was renamed in 1850 by the four sons of the original Mr. Brooks. One of their introduced products was the ready-to-wear suit. Their low-quality mass products for slaves and soldiers that served non of them brought on corruption allegations during the war. They were praised by Gen. U.S. Grant, who ordered officer uniforms from them. Abraham Lincoln was another customer, who was shot wearing one of their suits. He also wore a coat of Brooks at his 2nd inauguration, as did Obama. On their own word they outfitted 39 presidents ... quiet a rise, though they are finally owned by an Italian businessman now.
 
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