Accomplishments of John D. Rockefeller John D. Rockefeller belongs in the turn of the century because he was a major asset in making the US and the world what it is today. Rockefeller accomplished many things in his lifetime, which helped shape the world as it is today. He created and developed the Standard Oil Company which set the standards for the oil industry. Rockefeller was also one of the first major philanthropists in the US He helped to define the method of scientific efficient, corporate philanthropy. He found the institute for medical research. He established the General Education Board. He also established the Rockefeller foundation a