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 He was a close friend of Thomas Edison, the inventor of the electric light bulb, and their friendship greatly influenced Ford's views on technology and innovation.[([[https://www.loc.gov/collections/edison-company-motion-pictures-and-sound-recordings/articles-and-essays/biography/life-of-thomas-alva-edison/|loc]])] He was a close friend of Thomas Edison, the inventor of the electric light bulb, and their friendship greatly influenced Ford's views on technology and innovation.[([[https://www.loc.gov/collections/edison-company-motion-pictures-and-sound-recordings/articles-and-essays/biography/life-of-thomas-alva-edison/|loc]])]
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 +===== Revolutionized Car Manufacturing =====
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 +Ford's introduction of the assembly line not only revolutionized car manufacturing but also influenced other industries, such as electronics and household appliances.[([[https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/85804-ten-ways-the-model-t-changed-the-world|assemblymag]])]
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 +===== Advocate For Conservation =====
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 +He was an early advocate for conservation, promoting the use of renewable resources and sustainable farming practices.[([[https://www.thehenryford.org/explore/blog/archive/2021/10/|thehenryford]])]
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 +===== Frugality =====
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 +Ford was known for his frugality, often wearing the same clothes and driving modest cars despite his immense wealth.[([[https://spotlightenglish.com/biography/henry-ford-a-difficult-history/|spotlightenglish]])]
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 +===== Interested In History =====
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 +He was deeply interested in history and published several books on the subject, including "The International Jew," which espoused anti-Semitic views.[([[https://www.politico.eu/article/antisemitism-pittsburgh-christian-front-america-forgotten-pogroms/|politico]])]
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 +===== Edsel Ford =====
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 +Ford's son, Edsel Ford, played a crucial role in the development of many of Ford Motor Company's most successful models, including the Lincoln Continental.[([[https://corporate.ford.com/articles/history/edsel-ford-and-the-lincoln-dna.html|ford]])]
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 +===== Highland Park Plant =====
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 +Ford's Highland Park Plant in Michigan was the first manufacturing facility to implement a continuous moving assembly line for automobile production.[([[https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/fords-assembly-line-starts-rolling|history]])]
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 +===== Opponent Of Labor Unions =====
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 +He was a staunch opponent of labor unions and clashed with workers' rights activists throughout his career.[([[https://www.peoplesworld.org/article/battle-of-the-overpass-henry-ford-the-uaw-and-the-power-of-the-press/|peoplesworld]])]
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 +===== Extremely Popular Model T =====
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 +Ford's Model T was so popular that at one point, it represented over half of all cars on the road in the United States.[([[https://hfha.org/the-ford-story/henry-ford-an-impact-felt/|hfha]])]
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 +===== Radio Technology =====
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 +He was an early investor in radio technology and established the Ford Radio Company in 1922.[([[https://www.britannica.com/money/Henry-Ford/Control-of-the-company|britannica]])]
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 +===== Presidential Medal of Freedom =====
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 +Ford's contributions to American industry and innovation earned him the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1946.[([[https://www.thehenryford.org/collections-and-research/digital-collections/sets/10948|thehenryford]])]
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 +===== Impact On Modern World =====
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 +Despite his flaws and controversies, Henry Ford's impact on the modern world is undeniable, shaping not only the automotive industry but also broader aspects of society and culture.[([[https://www.researchgate.net/publication/222539596_Henry_Ford_and_the_Model_T_Lessons_for_Product_Platforming_and_Mass_Customization|researchgate]])]
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