From Humble Beginnings To Iconic Success

In honor of America's 250th birthday, Forbes ranked the greatest embodiments of the American Dream of upward mobility—from Abraham Lincoln to Dr. Dre (who appears on our latest cover). We spotlighted not only some of the greatest rags-to-riches stories, but also those who rose from humble beginnings to achieve the highest forms of excellence in art, science and politics. Join the editors who created and debated this list April 23rd for a lively conversation with audience Q&A.

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