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Bedtime History: Inspirational Stories for Kids and Families

Levi Strauss and the Gold Rush

6 min • 7 augusti 2025

Levi Strauss didn’t dig for gold—he built something even better. In this episode, kids will learn how Levi used smart thinking, frugality, and hard work to grow a tiny dry goods business into one of the most famous clothing companies in the world.

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