A Biography about Henry Ford

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A Biography about Henry Ford

• Created By Brian B.

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Birthdate

• He was born in 1863 in Dearborn, Michigan
• He died in 1947

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Education

• He was educated in machinery
• He never attended college, but saw the need for
  better transportation

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Well Known For

• In 1899 he formed the Ford Motor Company.
• He then introduced the Model A in 1928, this
  improved the companys standing.
• In 1930 he brought the Model T into the Market.

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How Did this Affect our Lives

• Vehicles were more affordable
• The vehicles were trustworthy and lasted for
  quite a while.
• He paid significantly higher wages than other
  competitors.

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Why We Should Recognize Him

• He was a good man and he paid salary's that were
  helpful to his employees.
• His cars were affordable but they were not lousy.
  
• If Henry Ford wasnt interested in cars, how many
  of us would be without a car?

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What else was going on in this time frame?

• History U.S. drops the 1st atomic bomb on
  Hiroshima.
• Wars The Battle of Gettysburg began (1863)
• U.S. enters WWI ( 1917)

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Significant Things You Should Know

• Henry Ford opened the way to good car business
  that lasts to this day.
• He was a good man who cared about the public.
• His cars ran very well and were affordable.
• Without him, where would the car business be at
  today?

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