Harlan Sanders

Harlan Sanders was an American entrepreneur, businessman, and cook. He founded Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) in Corbin, Kentucky, and built the company into a global fast-food chain. Born on September 9, 1890, in Henryville, Indiana, Sanders grew up in a poor family and dropped out of school in the seventh grade. He served in the U.S. Army during World War I and later worked as a cook in various restaurants. In the 19...