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# Charles Luckman

(1909–1999)   Architect

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Charles Luckman was an architect, best known for *A fighting faith for America*.

## Quick Facts About Charles Luckman

Born May 16, 1909

Died January 26, 1999

Profession Architect

Notable works A fighting faith for America

## About Charles Luckman

Charles Luckman was an American businessman, property developer, and architect known for designing landmark buildings in the United States such as the Theme Building, Prudential Tower, Madison Square Garden, and The Forum. He was named the "Boy Wonder of American Business" by Time magazine when president of the Pepsodent toothpaste company in 1939. Through acquisition, he later became president of Lever Brothers. Luckman would later collaborate with William Pereira, in which the two would form their architectural firm, Pereira & Luckman, in 1950. Pereira & Luckman would later dissolve by 1958, parting ways for both himself and Pereira. Luckman would continue successfully with his own firm, Charles Luckman Associates. Luckman retired from the firm, although he would still be present.

##  Quotes by Charles Luckman

> [The trouble with America is that there are far too many wide open spaces surrounded by teeth.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charles-luckman/the-trouble-with-america-is-that-there-are-far-too-many-wide-open/)

Charles Luckman

[America](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/america/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1f2/charles-luckman-83194_america_the-trouble-with-america-is-that-there-a_1442476.jpg)

> [If we have no faith in ourselves and in the kind of future we can create together, we are fit only to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charles-luckman/if-we-have-no-faith-in-ourselves-and-in-the-kind-of-future-we-can/)

Charles Luckman

[Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/bible/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/060/charles-luckman-83194_bible_if-we-have-no-faith-in-ourselves-and-in_1826505.jpg)

> [Success is that old ABC: ability, breaks and courage.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charles-luckman/success-is-that-old-abc-ability-breaks-and-courage/)

Charles Luckman

[Ability](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/ability/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a3e/charles-luckman-83194_ability_success-is-that-old-abc-ability-breaks-a_2295889.jpg)

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