Henry Ford was born on July 30, 1863 on a farm a few miles from Dearborn, Michigan (Marriam-Webster 27D9). His mother died when he was only 12 years old. As a boy Henry was very creative and liked working with tools. He helped on the family farm in the summer and attended a one-room school during the winter. Watches and clocks fascinated him. He went around the countryside doing repair work for free, just for the chance to tinker with machinery (Compton’s). But he hated doing chores and always wanted to make things easier to do in life. This was Henrys motto, to make things easier.

At 16 Ford walked to Detroit and apprenticed himself to a mechanic for $2.50 a week. His board was $3.50 a week, so he worked four hours a night for a watchmaker making $2 a week. Later he worked in an engine shop and set up steam engines used on farms. In 1884 he took charge of a farm his father gave to him. He married and seemed to settle down, but after two year

In 1918, the year the war ended, Ford ran as a democrat for the senate seat from Michigan. He lost he election and did not seek public office again, but still continued to speak out on political issues. Ford devoted much of his time and money to charitable works. He established Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum, both located in Dearborn, Michigan. Ford and his son, Edsel established the Ford foundation, one of the world’s largest foundations, gave grants for education, research, and development.

Henry Ford was also interested in politics and as a powerful business leader asserted some influence on the political scene. After World War I ended, Ford ran for the Senate as a Democrat. He lost, but he remained vocal in politics. He violently opposed unions and fought against the United Auto Workers, which were trying to unionize his plants. Ford was also critical of Jews, and during World War II he gained a reputation as an anti-Semite. Ford's personal opinions were sometimes controversial, especially his attacks on the Jewish community and pre-war support of Adolph Hitler. After Ford's death, much of his fortune was used to create the philanthropic Ford Foundation.

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