1985 Annual Meeting (Kingswell Reconstruction) - Summary

This is a reconstruction of Berkshire Hathaway's 1985 annual meeting, the earliest recorded meeting in the company's history. Unlike modern "Woodstock for Capitalists" events that attract 40,000+ attendees, this meeting was a modest affair:

• Location: Red Lion Inn in downtown Omaha (not an arena)
• Attendance: Approximately 250 shareholders
• Duration: Only 2 hours of Q&A
• Setting: A quieter, simpler chapter in Berkshire's history

CNBC's archive of Berkshire Q&A sessions only

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Quick Facts

• Year: 1985

• Type: Kingswell Meeting

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