Henry Ford
Henry Ford was an industrialist who revolutionized assembly line production for automobiles, making the Model T one of America's most popular cars.
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July 30, 1863
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April 07, 1947
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Greenfield Township, Michigan
Henry Ford, an American industrialist and founder of the Ford Motor Company, transformed the automobile industry by implementing the assembly line technique. This innovation made cars, such as the Model T, more affordable for the average person. Ford’s contributions also include introducing the $5 workday, establishing the Ford Foundation, and advocating for pacifism during World War I. In the 1930s, he explored the use of soybean-based plastic in car manufacturing.