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This Day in Wells Fargo HistoryMarch 12, 2011

As news came of a devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Wells Fargo reprogrammed its ATM screens to direct donations for disaster relief. Within 10 days, customers and employees donated more than $1 million at ATMs.
ATM screen graphic reads you can help people affected by disasters like the Japan earthquake and Pacific tsunami by donating at this ATM to the American Red Cross. Donation instructions follow. Graphic is color: yellow, with black and red print.

A partnership born to solve challenges

Throughout their lives, Henry Wells and William G. Fargo, the founders of Wells, Fargo & Co., were known for their innovation and dedication to customers.

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