Henry Ford (1863-1947)

"Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young."

Henry Ford was the first to use the assembly line to construct his automobiles, making them inexpensive and widely available to all social classes. A common misconception credits him with the invention of the automobile. Nevertheless, he revolutionized production and access to motorized transport. He is the founder of the Ford Motor Company, and the Ford Foundation, known for its philanthropic projects.
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Articles:
Henry Ford
Source:
Henry Ford, 2005 p. 1
Accession Number:
17885094
Lexile:
1070
Database(s):
History Reference Center, Middle Search Plus, MAS Ultra, MasterFILE Premier
The Greatest Comeback
Source:
American Heritage, Jun 2003 Vol. 54 Issue 3 p. 18
Accession Number:
9896797
Lexile:
1140
Database(s):
History Reference Center, MAS Ultra-School Edition, Middle Search Plus
Video:
Henry Ford W/ His First Auto - And His 15-Millionth Auto - 1927
Source:
 Video Encyclopedia of the 20th Century
Accession Number:
 0199
Database(s):
History Reference Center