Henry Ford had his own newspaper- called the "Dearborn Independent?"
Did you know Henry Ford has his own foundation? His foundations mission is to strengthen Democratic values, Reduce poverty and injustice, promote international cooperation, and Advance Human achievement.
Henry also had his own museum- about his like, his achievements, and how he helped the world move forward.
Did you know, Henry Ford has five hospitals (at least) names after him? They are in Detroit, Kingswood, Macomb, West Bloomfield, and Wyandotte.
Guess what!!! The little inventor also has a college named after him. "The Henry Ford Community College" in Dearborn Michigan.
Did you know that since his childhood he had an interest in machinery, and he loved it so much he built his own steam engine, tractor, and gasoline-powered engines!
Did you know, Henry Ford began building cars even though he was being sued for a copy right infragment? He must have really loved what he did.
Did you know that the model T car (or Tin Lizzie) that Ford relied on for so long only took 12 hours and 30 minutes to build?!
Did you know that the family man loved dancing with his wife in his free time?
Henry Ford’s wife outlived him by four years (: gooo Clara!
When their child went to college he went to the Detroit University School.When Henry was still making the Model T he had a saying "you can have any color as long as it’s black" his son changed his mind in 1923 they had colors till 1925.
Did you know, sadly Edsil Ford died before his father. He died May 26th, 1943.
Did you know, Fords Company was interested in comfort, quality, service and beauty? I did (:
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Information cited
Bourgoin, Susan M. "Ford, Henry II (1917-1987)." Student Resource Center-Gold. Detroit, Gale Research, 1998. Web. 25 Feb. 2010.
McGrath, Kimberly A. "Ford, Henry (1863-1947)." Student Resource Center-Gold. Thomson Gale, 2006. Web. 25 Feb. 2010.
Brewer, Thomas B. "Ford, Henry (1863-1947)." Student Rescorce Center-Gold. Gale Research, 1998. Web. 24 Feb. 2010.
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Pictures Cited
Automobile. Photograph. Automobile. Gale, 2000. Student Resource Center-Gold. Web. 02 Mar. 2010.
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