Henry Ford was an American industrialist who revolutionized automobile manufacturing.
Born in 1863, he founded the Ford Motor Company and pioneered mass production techniques, making cars affordable for middle-class Americans.
Ford's innovations in manufacturing and business practices, known as "Fordism," had a profound impact on industry worldwide.
He was known for paying high wages and implementing the 8-hour workday.
Ford was also controversial for his pacifist stance during World War I and publishing antisemitic materials.
His influence extended beyond automobiles, inspiring works of literature and earning him numerous accolades.
Ford died in 1947, leaving a lasting legacy in American industry and culture.
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