Henry Ford founder of…. “ Built Ford Tough”

Before he was known.. He was born on July 30, 1863He was born on July 30, 1863 Grew up in Dearborn, MichiganGrew up in Dearborn, Michigan Was the oldest out of 6 childrenWas the oldest out of 6 children He really didn’t like chores as much, but was more into the mechanical thingsHe really didn’t like chores as much, but was more into the mechanical things

..::*Growing the age of 16 he left Dearborn to become an apprentice the age of 16 he left Dearborn to become an apprentice machinist He spent his time operating and repairing steamboatsHe spent his time operating and repairing steamboats When he got married he supported himself by working on a saw millWhen he got married he supported himself by working on a saw mill

And Then……… He became chief engineer of the Edison Illuminating CompanyHe became chief engineer of the Edison Illuminating 24 he married Clara Bryant who was called “The 24 he married Clara Bryant who was called “The Believer” She encouraged him to make a horseless carriage from the earliest years of them together.She encouraged him to make a horseless carriage from the earliest years of them together. NOTE: People were coming up with new ways to improve inventions and had potential for successNOTE: People were coming up with new ways to improve inventions and had potential for success

The Invention Begins … 1891 he built had an invention for the first internal combustion engine1891 he built had an invention for the first internal combustion engine In 1896 Ford completes his first automobile, the Quadricycle. In 1896 Ford completes his first automobile, the Quadricycle. Became chief engineer of Detroit Automobile Co. Which was later called the Cadillac Automobile Co.Became chief engineer of Detroit Automobile Co. Which was later called the Cadillac Automobile Co Ford Motor Company is officially incorporated. ( the Model A appears in the market Ford Motor Company is officially incorporated. ( the Model A appears in the market.

The Race.. He put one of his first cars on the racetrack and it won.He put one of his first cars on the racetrack and it won. Vs. a car by Alexander Winton, the leading automaker in Ohio.Vs. a car by Alexander Winton, the leading automaker in Ohio. Grosse Pointe, Michigan is where the race took place.Grosse Pointe, Michigan is where the race took place. FORD WON!!!!FORD WON!!!!

Becoming Important.. Finally an affordable car comes out…the Model TFinally an affordable car comes out…the Model T By 1918 about half the cars in the U.S. were Model T’sBy 1918 about half the cars in the U.S. were Model T’s The assembly line was createdThe assembly line was created He offered to share his profits with workers and give them 5$ wages.He offered to share his profits with workers and give them 5$ wages.

But Then… In 1947 Henry Ford dies at the age of 83, at Faire Lane, his Dearborn home.In 1947 Henry Ford dies at the age of 83, at Faire Lane, his Dearborn home. His company was one of the largest automobile companies in the worldHis company was one of the largest automobile companies in the world He was an influential leader and business manHe was an influential leader and business man R.I.P.R.I.P.