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 He implemented a $5 daily wage for his workers in 1914, doubling the prevailing wage at the time, to reduce turnover and increase productivity.[([[https://www.thehenryford.org/explore/blog/fords-five-dollar-day/|thehenryford]])]
+===== Fordism =====
+Ford's concept of "Fordism" emphasized mass production, standardization, and efficiency, influencing manufacturing practices worldwide.[([[https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/earth-and-planetary-sciences/fordism|sciencedirect]])]
+===== Fordson =====
+In 1915, Ford founded Fordson, a subsidiary to produce tractors, which became highly successful.[([[http://www.iowapbs.org/shows/tractor-wars/documentary/10888/tractor-wars|iowapbs]])]
+===== Peace Ship =====
+Henry Ford was an advocate for peace and opposed World War I, even funding a peace ship, the SS Oscar II, to try to end the conflict.[([[https://www.americanheritage.com/henry-ford-and-his-peace-ship|americanheritage]])]
+===== Aviation =====
+He had a strong interest in aviation and established the Ford Airplane Company in 1925, producing the Ford Trimotor, nicknamed the "Tin Goose."[([[https://medium.com/propliners/three-engines-and-a-tin-goose-8e2c6b8a7ae5|medium]])]
+===== Soybean As Versatile Agricultural Product =====
+Ford was an early proponent of soybeans as a versatile agricultural product, using them in manufacturing plastics, paints, and even car parts.[([[https://utah.agclassroom.org/matrix/lesson/740/|agclassroom]])]
+===== Prolific Inventor =====
+Ford was a prolific inventor, holding over 160 patents, including ones for improvements to the assembly line and automobile design.[([[https://www.studysmarter.co.uk/explanations/engineering/what-is-engineering/henry-ford/|studysmarter]])]
+===== Fordlandia =====
+He purchased a large tract of land in the Amazon rainforest in 1927, intending to create a rubber plantation, but the project ultimately failed.[([[https://www.npr.org/2009/08/04/111297852/fordlandia-an-automakers-failed-jungle-utopia|npr]])]
+===== Collector =====
+Ford was an avid collector of Americana, amassing a significant collection of historical artifacts, including the chair Abraham Lincoln was sitting in when he was assassinated.[([[https://www.wxyz.com/news/how-the-henry-ford-helped-conserve-the-chair-abraham-lincoln-was-sitting-in-when-he-was-assassinated|wxyz]])]
+===== Anti-Semitic =====
+Ford was known for his anti-Semitic views and writings, which have been a subject of controversy and criticism.[([[https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/henryford-antisemitism/|pbs]])]
+===== Impact On Industry =====
+Despite his controversial beliefs, Ford's impact on modern industry and transportation cannot be overstated.[([[https://socialstudieshelp.com/american-history-topics/henry-ford-a-biography/|socialstudieshelp]])]
+===== One Of The Wealthiest =====
+He was one of the wealthiest individuals of his time, amassing a fortune through his automotive ventures.[([[https://justspeak.org/henry-ford-net-worth-in-today%CA%BCs-money/|justspeak]])]
+===== Innovative Approach =====
+Ford's innovative approach to business management and manufacturing processes earned him widespread recognition as an industrial pioneer.[([[https://hrcak.srce.hr/file/323216|hrcak]])]
+===== Workdays =====
+Ford's introduction of the 8-hour workday and weekend off for his employees set a standard that many other companies would eventually adopt.[([[https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/gk-current-affairs/story/40-hour-workweek-henry-ford-1026067-2017-07-27|indiatoday]])]
+===== Vocational Education =====
+He was an early supporter of vocational education, establishing the Edison Institute (now known as The Henry Ford) in Dearborn, Michigan, in 1929.[([[https://scholarworks.iupui.edu/bitstreams/750b090b-30e9-4f3f-8619-85324c4a418c/download|scholarworks]])]
+===== Interest In Agriculture =====
+Ford's interest in technology extended to agriculture, where he experimented with various farming methods and machinery.[([[https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/henry-ford-agriculture-ned-birkey|linkedin]])]
+===== Role Model =====
+He served as a role model for generations of entrepreneurs and business leaders, inspiring them to innovate and challenge conventional wisdom.[([[https://edubirdie.com/examples/henry-ford-leadership-and-management/|edubirdie]])]
+===== Philanthropic Efforts =====
+Ford's philanthropic efforts included funding research in medicine, education, and social welfare.[([[https://fordfund.org/our-work-in-action|fordfund]])]
+===== Grand Cross of the German Eagle =====
+He was awarded the Grand Cross of the German Eagle by Nazi Germany in 1938, a controversial decision given his anti-Semitic views.[([[https://www.history.com/news/henry-ford-antisemitism-worker-treatment|history]])]
+===== Automotive Hall of Fame =====
+Ford was inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame in 1946 for his contributions to the automotive industry.[([[https://corporate.ford.com/articles/history/henry-ford-biography.html|ford]])]
+===== Death =====
+He died on April 7, 1947, at the age of 83, at his estate in Dearborn, Michigan.[([[https://www.clickondetroit.com/all-about-michigan/2023/04/08/76-years-ago-while-rouge-river-floods-dearborn-estate-henry-ford-dies-at-83/|clickondetroit]])]
+===== Legacy =====
+Ford's legacy lives on through the continued success of the Ford Motor Company, which remains one of the largest automakers in the world.[([[https://corporate.ford.com/about/history/company-timeline.html|ford]])]
+===== Grandson =====
+His grandson, Henry Ford II, played a significant role in expanding the company's global presence during his tenure as CEO.[([[https://ophelia.sdsu.edu:8443/ford/07-24-2008/about-ford/heritage/people/henryfordii/654-henry-ford-ii.html|ophelia]])]
+===== Model T In Various Colors =====
+Ford's Model T was famously available in any color as long as it was black, due to the faster drying time of black paint.[([[https://www.quora.com/Why-did-Henry-Ford-say-%E2%80%9CA-customer-can-have-a-car-painted-any-color-he-wants-as-long-as-it%E2%80%99s-black%E2%80%9D|quora]])]
+===== Improving Automotive Production =====
+He believed in the importance of vertical integration, owning rubber plantations, iron mines, and glass factories to supply his automotive production.[([[https://hrcak.srce.hr/file/323216|hrcak]])]
+===== Employee Benefits =====
+Ford was a pioneer in employee benefits, offering profit-sharing, medical care, and pensions to his workers.[([[https://www.thehenryford.org/collections-and-research/digital-collections/artifact/255638/|thehenryford]])]
+===== Close Friend Of Edison =====
+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]])]
+===== Revolutionized Car Manufacturing =====
+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]])]
+===== Advocate For Conservation =====
+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]])]
+===== Frugality =====
+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]])]
+===== Interested In History =====
+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]])]
+===== Edsel Ford =====
+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]])]
+===== Highland Park Plant =====
+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]])]
+===== Opponent Of Labor Unions =====
+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]])]
+===== Extremely Popular Model T =====
+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]])]
+===== Radio Technology =====
+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]])]
+===== Presidential Medal of Freedom =====
+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]])]
+===== Impact On Modern World =====
+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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