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 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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