In 1932, J. Paul Getty bought Tidewater oil shares for $2.50 each during the crash. 25 years later, Fortune named him th

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•29 Sept 2026, 12:01 am•1 min read

Updated: 28 Sept 2026, 6:40 pm

In 1932, J. Paul Getty bought Tidewater oil shares for $2.50 each during the crash. 25 years later, Fortune named him the wealthiest American with a $700 million fortune

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