Henry Ford

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  • Henry Ford was an American industrialist who revolutionized automobile manufacturing.

  • Born in 1863, he founded the Ford Motor Company and pioneered mass production techniques, making cars affordable for middle-class Americans.

  • Ford's innovations in manufacturing and business practices, known as "Fordism," had a profound impact on industry worldwide.

  • He was known for paying high wages and implementing the 8-hour workday.

  • Ford was also controversial for his pacifist stance during World War I and publishing antisemitic materials.

  • His influence extended beyond automobiles, inspiring works of literature and earning him numerous accolades.

  • Ford died in 1947, leaving a lasting legacy in American industry and culture.

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