Henry Ford
- Born:
- July 30, 1863, Greenfield Township, Michigan, USA
- Died:
- April 7, 1947, Dearborn, Michigan, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Industrialist, Business Magnate, Founder of Ford Motor Company
Early Life and Education
- Born on a farm in Greenfield Township, Michigan.
- Showed an early interest in mechanics, dismantling and repairing machinery.
- Received a rudimentary education in a one-room schoolhouse.
- Apprenticed as a machinist in Detroit.
Career and Major Achievements
- Chief engineer at the Edison Illuminating Company of Detroit.
- Established the Detroit Automobile Company, later Cadillac Automobile Company.
- Founded the Ford Motor Company in 1903.
- Revolutionized manufacturing with the assembly line for mass production of automobiles.
- Introduced the Model T in 1908, making automobiles accessible to the middle class.
- Implemented the $5 workday in 1914, significantly increasing worker wages.
Notable Works
- Ford Model T
- Ford Model A
- Rouge River Complex (integrated manufacturing facility)
Legacy and Impact
Henry Ford's impact on the 20th century is undeniable. His mass production techniques transformed industries worldwide, and his affordable automobiles reshaped transportation and society. Many early newspapers, as well as historical archives, contain "henry ford pictures of him" showing the progress of the mass manufacturing process.