That kind of thinking had made history out of the horse and buggy makers. In 1927, it would do the same to the Model T. By then, the new Chevrolet from General Motors had a water-pump cooling system, an oil gauge on the dash, a reliable ignition system, a foot accelerator, and a gas tank in the rear for safety and convenience. And, the new Chevys came in a variety of colors. The era of Ford's dominance was over.
Henry Ford didn't always get it right, but he got it right enough times to rank as one of the greatest business geniuses this country has ever produced. His century-old story is an eternal tribute to the free enterprise system--a system which allowed his talents to blossom right here in Michigan and benefit untold millions of people the world over.
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Henry Ford.
Henry Ford was a genius in many aspects of our everyday life. He changed industry, production, and everybody's lifestyle. Many people know about him inventing some of the first automobiles, but what came out of it for America was a new encouragement for technology and an easier lifestyle for the average American.
Also Henry Ford has changed the perspective of industries around the world. His invention of the assembly line and his five-dollar a day wage for the average worker brought about a total new change in factories. Ford's style and ingenuity helped America to be more prosperous and created a large amount of opulence for America in the early 1900's, all because of one man's creativity and determination to achieve a dream that would help out the common man and the entire world. .
Henry Ford was born on July 30, 1863, on a farm a few miles from Detroit. As a boy Henry was very creative and liked to work with tools. However, he hated doing chores and he always wanted to make things easier to do in life.