What job did Willkie initially have with Firestone?
Engineer
Lawyer
Marketing manager
Factory worker
Answer
After studying at Yale Law School, Willkie started working for Firestone Tire and Rubber Company as a lawyer in 1910. He worked for the company for four years, and then left to start his own law firm in New York City.
Uncovering the Legacy of Wendell Willkie: An Engaging Quiz on the Life and Impact of the Extraordinary American Lawyer and Corporate Executive