Henry Ford
auto racing from 1901-1913.
Ford attempted to enter a reworked
Model T in the Indianapolis 500.
In "My Life and Work" Ford speak
of racing in a rather dismissive tone.
Nevertheless, Ford did make quite
an impact on auto racing.
Airplane company
Entered the aviation business building Liberty engines.
Ford`s most successful aircraft was the Ford 4AT Trimotor.
The Trimotor first flew on June 11, 1926.
The Ford Motor Company played
a privotal role in the Allied victory
during World War I and World War II.
International business
Ford`s River Rouge Plant became the world`s
largest industrial complex.
He believed that international trade and
cooperation led to international peace
He opened Ford assembly planet in Britain and
Canada in 1911.
In the 1920s Ford also opened plants in
Australia, India and France.
References
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Ford
http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/USAford.htm
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