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Henry Ford: The Good, Bad and Ugly

2024/9/10
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Henry Ford, while not the inventor of the automobile, revolutionized car ownership by making cars affordable and accessible to the common person. His implementation of the assembly line, though not his invention, significantly increased production and decreased costs, leading to the iconic Model T's widespread popularity.
  • Ford's Model T became an iconic symbol of affordable car ownership.
  • The assembly line, though not invented by Ford, was crucial to his success.
  • Ford's initial car companies, Detroit Motor Company and Henry Ford Company, were not successful, but the latter eventually became Cadillac.

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Henry Ford was an odd guy, but one who had a vision for America that centered around a populist, affordable and reliable automobile. He was also a noted antisemite and not a great father. Today, we dive into the life of FMC's founder. 

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