An American
Legacy.
P&G’s history is rooted in America's story and journey of progress. As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, P&G reflects on nearly 190 years of innovation, community building, and dedicated people shaping everyday life across the nation.
OUR PEOPLE
Generations of Dedication, Skill and Innovation
P&G was founded in Cincinnati, Ohio nearly 190 years ago and continues to grow, innovate and manufacture in the U.S. thanks to the passion and talent of generations of P&G employees.
A Culture Built on Integrity
“Highest Grade, Honest Weight”
Founders William Procter & James Gamble established P&G’s reputation for quality and ethics in the early 1800s, captured in this enduring slogan.
OUR INNOVATION
Shaping Everyday Life, One Breakthrough at a Time
P&G brands have been a part of American life for generations, continuously making life easier for families and supporting the communities we call home. We are committed to innovating and evolving for the needs of tomorrow.
Discover the era defining brands that continue to enhance daily life for millions of American families.
Ivory Soap (1879)
More than just clean—Ivory was an innovation for hygiene and convenience, offering a pure, affordable soap that could be used for personal cleansing and laundry—our first 2-in-1 product. It also floated, a core benefit and differentiator of the times, transforming personal care for a nation.
Gillette (1901)
King C. Gillette submits patent for his razor, a breakthrough alternative to the straight razor. Gillette became the first company to effectively create a thin replaceable double-edged steel blade to fit within a handle, revolutionizing men’s grooming with a safe and convenient way to shave without a barber every day.
Old Spice (1937)
The brand originally targeted women, pivoting to a pioneering male grooming line prior to WWII. Today Old Spice is a classic known for its packaging, scent, and viral advertising.
Tide (1946)
The "Wash Day Miracle" that dramatically cut down wash time and effort, revolutionized laundry and sparked a wave of scientific discovery.
Crest (1955)
Partnering for public health—the first clinically proven toothpaste in the fight against cavities and recognized by the American Dental Association so you can keep your teeth for life.
Charmin (1928)
Bringing both softness and strength to the bathroom through new-to-the-world paper making techniques, we’ve been making toilet paper a premium experience since this brand acquisition in 1957, inspiring the famous "Please Don't Squeeze the Charmin" campaign.We’ve challenged the norm and inspired the future, and today, we continue to innovate in ways that change everyday life. With the support of P&G, visitors to the National Archives can discover iconic American innovations and inventions that have influenced how we live, work, and connect.
Our latest innovations
OUR COMMUNITY IMPACT
Improving Lives and Strengthening Communities Every Day
For decades, P&G has served the communities where our employees live and work. Through long-standing partnerships, we’ve supported the health and well-being of communities across the U.S.
Generations of Partnership: From UNCF to The Community Chest to United Way
Our commitment to community care traces back to our early years. James N. Gamble’s support of Mary McLeod Bethune’s Daytona School in 1904 led to P&G’s long-standing partnership with UNCF and commitment to education equality.
Disaster relief efforts followed the devastating 1913 flood, after which Gamble recognized the need for a unified approach to charity. His leadership helped create The Community Chest—America's first consolidated charitable campaign—evolving into what we know today as United Way.
More than a century later, P&G, our employees, and retirees continue to support its mission in communities across the U.S., driving this long-standing commitment to giving and community impact.
Responding When It Matters Most: A Century of Disaster Relief
When disaster strikes, P&G stands ready to help. Our disaster relief efforts span over 100 years in the U.S., powered by the dedication of our employees and a network of trusted, long-standing partners. We respond to dozens of natural disasters annually, distributing essential products, offering Tide Loads of Hope mobile laundry and shower services, and providing clean drinking water through P&G Purifier of Water packets. It's our way of helping communities rebuild, recover, and restore hope in the toughest times.
Local Roots, Global Impact: Supporting Our Communities Where We Live and Work
From Cincinnati, OH, to Oxnard, CA, to South Boston, MA, we’ve been operating across the United States for generations. These locations aren't just hubs of production; they are integral parts of their local communities. Our teams actively partner with neighborhood organizations, addressing specific community needs and fostering health, well-being, and vitality right where we do business.
Sharing America’s Stories
In partnership with America250 and Walmart, P&G is sponsoring 13 stops on Walmart’s Airstream Tour to tell Our American Story, collecting the largest audiovisual archive of American stories ever created. Complementing this historic journey, P&G is also sponsoring the National Archives Freedom Plane National Tour, where original Founding-era documents will travel across the country for America’s 250th anniversary, bringing our nation's foundational history directly to communities nationwide.
Our Ongoing Commitment
From manufacturing sites to office cubicles, and research labs to retail aisles, P&G employees bring care, skill, and pride to everything they do. Not only do they make everyday products millions trust and rely on, but they also build communities, strengthen families, and shape the future.
Q&A
Frequently asked questions
This year, 2026, marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. It is an opportunity to reflect on U.S. history, honor the contributions of all Americans, and look ahead to the future.
P&G is marking America’s 250th anniversary by reflecting on our nearly 190-year history in the U.S. and the generations of employees who make the trusted brands families use every day. As part of this, our innovations are featured in the National Archives, and you may see us supporting select partner events, sharing stories on P&G social media, and participating in retail promotions. At Walmart, you can look for the ‘Our Stories Made Here’ program featuring some of P&G’s manufacturing employees, as well as our sponsorship of 13 stops on Walmart’s historic Our American Story Tour.
Ninety percent of P&G products sold in the U.S. are manufactured in the U.S., including popular brands like Bounty, Cascade, Dawn, Old Spice, Secret, Tampax, and Tide. Today we have 24 manufacturing plants in 18 states employing over 20,000 employees and we are proud to continue P&G’s longstanding commitment to U.S. Manufacturing.
