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Colonel Sanders
Harland David Sanders (September 9, 1890 – December 16, 1980) was an American businessman and the founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC). Known for his distinctive white suit and black string tie, he became a symbol of Southern hospitality and fast-food excellence.
Early Life Harland Sanders was born in Henryville, Indiana, in 1890. After his father's death when he was just five years old, Sanders took on many household responsibilities, including cooking for his siblings. His early career saw him working in various jobs, including farmhand, steamboat pilot, insurance salesman, and service station operator.
Founding of KFC In the 1930s, while operating a gas station in Corbin, Kentucky, Sanders began cooking and selling fried chicken to travelers. His unique blend of 11 herbs and spices, combined with a pressure-frying method, made his chicken especially popular. By 1952, he began franchising his recipe, leading to the birth of Kentucky Fried Chicken.
By the 1960s, KFC had expanded internationally. Sanders sold the company in 1964 for $2 million but remained its brand ambassador, frequently appearing in advertisements.
Legacy and Death Colonel Sanders became a cultural icon, representing the KFC brand long after selling it. He continued traveling and promoting the company into his later years. He passed away on December 16, 1980, at the age of 90.
Today, KFC remains one of the world's most successful fast-food chains, with his image still central to its branding.
Well, I wish that I was in the land of cotton