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Walter Elias Disney was born in Chicago, Illinois
As a younger brother to Roy Oliver Disney and a son to Elias Charles Disney and Flora Call Disney -
Walt became a draftsman at Kansas City art studio
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Disney opened a Hollywood studio
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Steamboat Willie was released
that was his first public production -
Walt released Snow White
It was the highest grossing film of 1934 and named AFI's greatest american animated film of all time! -
Walt had a new studio in Burbank and released multiple films.
He released Pinnochio. Fantasia, Dumbo, and Bambi. -
Walt released his first live action film," Treasure Island" and animated film "Cinderella"
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There was the grand opening of disney land
Walt wanted to create Disneyland not for himself but for kids to have a place to experience all the wonderful films he created -
The 1950's-1960's is when Disney dominated TV with weekly shows and featured films
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1965 Mary Poppins was released and got 5 academy awards and 13 nominations
Critics called it Walt's masterpiece -
Walt died of acute circulatory collapse caused by lung cancer
World Wide people mourned the death of the person who made their childhood come to life -
Disney's legacy still lives!
Today he is still known as one of the most inspirational people!
