Biography and fears of henry ford ii
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The Business Philosophy of the Man Who Brought Us the Mustang–and the Edsel
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TheAtlantic interviewed Henry Ford's grandson in 1947, just as be began one of the most successful corporate rescues in history.
By Conor Friedersdorf
In 1945, the Ford Motor Company named Henry Ford II, a.k.a. "Hank the Deuce," as its president. His grandfather, the first Henry Ford, had built the iconic brand into a giant, but by the end of World War II the company was in trouble. Financial collapse was a realistic enough possibility that some thought the ung heir might cash out while he could. Instead, he took the helm and presided over a tremendous comeback, ultimately giving Ford customers iconic models like the Thunderbird, Falcon and Mustang–as well as duds like the Pinto and Edsel.
Two years into his tenure, he sat down with The Atlantic for a lengthy interview at what we now know was the beginning of Ford Motor Company's second act. Insights into the post-World Wa
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Who is Henry Ford
Henry Ford was a prominent American industrialist and the founder of the Ford Motor Company. He was instrumental in developing the assembly line technique of mass production, which revolutionized the automobile industry.Brief Introduction to Henry Ford
Henry Ford was born on July 30, 1863, in Dearborn, Michigan. Today, he is best known for his role in advancing the automobile industry by introducing the concept of the assembly line, a method that drastically reduced the time taken to manufacture a car.
- Model T: Launched in 19
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Henry Ford
American business magnate (1863–1947)
This article is about the American industrialist. For other people with the same name, see Henry Ford (disambiguation).
Henry Ford
Portrait by Fred Hartsook, c. 1919
Born (1863-07-30)July 30, 1863 Springwells Township, Michigan, U.S.
Died April 7, 1947(1947-04-07) (aged 83) Dearborn, Michigan, U.S.
Resting place Ford Cemetery, Detroit, Michigan Occupations Years active 1891–1945 Known for - Founding and leading the Ford Motor Company
- Pioneering a system that launched the mass production and sale of affordable automotives to the public
Title President of Ford Motor Company(1906–1919, 1943–1945) Political party Spouse Children Edsel Family Ford Awards Elliott Cresson Medal (1928) Henry Ford (July 30, 1863 – April 7, 1947) was an American industrialist and business magnate. As the founder of the Ford Motor Company, he is credited as a pion