Henry Ford

American industrialist (1863–1947)

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About

Henry Ford, born July 30, 1863, on a Michigan farm, revolutionized the automobile industry. Founder of Ford Motor Company in 1903, he introduced the Model T in 1908 and the first moving assembly line in 1913, making cars affordable. In 1914, he instituted the $5-a-day wage, doubling prevailing pay. He also founded The Henry Ford museum complex. However, his legacy is marred by anti-Semitic articles published in his newspaper, the Dearborn Independent, in the 1920s.

* 1863-07-28 — † 1947-04-07

Major works

  • Model T (1908)automobile
  • Quadricycle (1896)vehicle
  • Ford V-8 (1932)engine

Key milestones

  • 1903Founds Ford Motor Company with 12 investors and $28,000.
  • 1913Installs the first moving assembly line at the Highland Park plant.
  • 1914Announces the $5-a-day wage for an 8-hour shift.

Themes

Industrial innovationMass productionAutomobile affordabilityPhilanthropyControversy

Sources: npg.si.edu · thehenryford.org · britannica.com