Anheuser-Busch is a well-known name to just about anyone. Not only are they known for their success with their breweries and environmental awareness, but as well for their nine theme parks. It is a company that has lasted a century and a half. It¡s hard work and dedication is continually shown through the company¡s continuing success.
             When looking back at the history, in the mid-1800s, Eberhard Anheuser was a successful manufacturer of soap and candles in St. Louis, Missouri. Then in 1959, he financed a loan to a struggling neighborhood brewery call the Bavarian Brewery, which was originally started back in 1952. When the brewery struggled again in 1860, Anheuser and a partner, William O¡Dench, bought the interests of minority creditors rather than see the brewery go under. They decided to reorganize the company and resumed production under the name E. Anheuser & Company.
             In 1857, the 18-year old Adolphus Busch, the second youngest of 22 children, immigrated to the United States from Germany to join his 3 brothers in St. Louis. Although his brother had started the John B. Busch Brewing Company in Washington, Missouri, Adolphus opted to enter into a partnership with Ernst Wattenberg to sell brewing supplies. It was through this business that Adolphus met his wife, whose father would be his future partner. Adolphus Busch and Lily Anheuser married in 1861. In 1865, the two beer companies merged, with Adolphus as equal partner with Eberhard Anheuser.
             In July of 1875, the company was incorporated as E. Anheuser Company¡s Brewing Association. Eberhard Anheuser was named President of the company and Adolphus Busch was named secretary and treasurer. In 1909, there was a corporate realignment. August A. Busch Sr. became the general manager and vice president and the directors also increased from three to five.
             When the 18th amendment took place in 1917 for National Prohibition, Anheuser-Busch had to change gears and ...