Military veterans have played a major role in shaping American business, including building some of the companies we know best today.⁣ ⁣ In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, Forbes ranked the entrepreneurs, political leaders and cultural icons throughout U.S. history who wore a uniform. The ranking considers what they accomplished both during and after their military service, with significant weight given to entrepreneurship, wealth creation and philanthropy.⁣ ⁣ Swipe to meet four veterans who went on to help build some of America’s most iconic businesses, then head to the link in bio to explore the full list of America’s Most Successful Historic Veterans.⁣ ⁣ #Forbes250⁣ ⁣ 📷: Sam Walton / Luke Frazza/Getty Images; Alexander Hamilton / GraphicaArtis/Getty Images; Fred Smith / Christy Bowe/Getty Images; Bill Hewlett / Getty Images