As Such Mr. John D. Rockefeller Addresses the Children. Share full article. June 21, 1896. Credit... The New York Times Archives. See the article in its original context from June 21, 1896, Page ...

Billionaire John D. Rockefeller (July 8, 1839 to May 23, 1937) ... His hard-edged public persona was softened by his practice of handing out dimes to children.