Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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On this day, industrial pioneer Henry Ford was born. Known for revolutionizing the automobile industry, Ford launched the Ford Motor Company in 1903 and transformed manufacturing with his use of the moving assembly line. His Model T made car ownership affordable for millions of Americans, and his “Five Dollar a Day” wage set new standards for worker pay. Ford’s relentless diligence reshaped the economy and the American way of life.

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