walt disney
The name Walt Disney is known all over the world. He was the creator
of Mickey Mouse and a pioneer* in the making of animated cartoons.
For millions of people who watched his weekly television program, he
was an important part of something the family did together. He was a
self-made man, and this is the story of how he did it.
He was born
in Chicago
in 1901, the
fourth of
five children.
His father,
Elias Disney,
was working
as a building
contractor at
the time.
* to originate or take part in the development of
His mother,
Flora, was
a school
teacher
before her
marriage,
but gave
it up to
raise her
children.