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Outline 1. About Citigroup A. Company Information I. History II. Worldwide III. Community IV. The reason for Success B. Careers I. Employee Programs 2. Citigroup’s Businesses A. Our Businesses I. Citibank II. Smith Barney III. Travelers Life &Annuity IV. Primerica B. Financial Highlights C. Global Consumers D. Partners 3. Citigroup Foundation A. Financial Education B. Educating the Next Generation C. Building Communities 4. Conclusion 5. Bibliography About Citigroup Company Information I. History Citibank's origins go back to the early years of the American Republic. Samuel Osgood, a friend and associate of George Washington, founded its predecessor, the City Bank of New York, in 1812. The Bank survived the social and economic upheavals of the early 19th century. In 1864, it was granted a national charter and its name was changed to The National City Bank of New York. In 1955, when the First National Bank of the City of New York was merged into the National City Bank of New York, the name became The First National City Bank of New York. In 1976, the present form of the Bank's name, Citibank, was adopted for simplicity and convenience. The formation of Citigroup in 1998 created a ne