Dale Carnegie and Evan Evans are both famous figures in American history. DALE Carnegie was an American writer and lecturer, best known for his self-improvement books such as How to Win Friends and Influence People. He was also a pioneer of public speaking and interpersonal skills training. Evan Evans was an American industrialist and philanthropist who founded the Carnegie Steel Company, which later became U.S. Steel. He was also a major benefactor of education, donating millions of dollars to universities and libraries.