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History: Henry Ford's life started with him working on his father's farm but his passion for engineering brought him to Detroit. Where he would end up working as a machinist for Westing House and companies like the Edison Illuminating Company. Building his reputation and knowledge, as he began to work on his explosion engine. Creating his very first vehicle, the Ford Quadricycle in 1896!
History: Grosse Point Racetrack 1901, Henry Ford got his first taste of racing but it was his partnership with Alexander Malcomsom and John and Horace Dodge that started the Ford Motor Company in Detroit's beloved Motor City! Where they wouldn't manufacture vehicles but assemble them using a new moving assembly line. Producing the Ford Model T, an affordable car that would change the world.
History: The Ford Model A would go where horses wouldn't and saved Californians after an earthquake in San Francisco in 1906, but it wasn't Henry Ford's best design. He was looking to make a car for rural America and that was the Model T. A mass-produced car that was affordable and made it so people could get better medical treatment in different locations, go on vacations, and be alone with loved ones However, as Henry Ford's company grew so did his "social engineering". Paving the way for his darker side in History.
Step into 1913 at the Highland Park Ford Plant as Henry Ford unravels. He was a pioneer who forever changed the automobile industry with his innovations and $5 minimum wage that vaulted millions into the middle class. Yet as he grew older his controversial beliefs would echo throughout history. Considering himself an expert in business, politics, society, and war. He began to force his beliefs on those around him. Undermining and undercutting business partners and shareholders.
1927, Dearborn, Michigan: Highland Park Plant becomes the backdrop for a pivotal moment in the Ford dynasty. As Henry Ford and his son, Edsel, commemorate the 15-millionth Model T, but an underlying tension casts shadows over their legacy. ????⏳ Through masterful innovation, Ford revolutionized the world, but internal family struggles and controversial choices marred his public image. Witness the rise and fall of one of America's most iconic figures.
