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45: Henry Ford, the Original American Fascist

The Empire Never Ended

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Henry Ford: A Dual Legacy

This chapter explores the complex identity of Henry Ford, examining his contributions to capitalism alongside his troubling ideologies linked to American fascism and anti-Semitism. It highlights Ford's transformative impact on the automotive industry through practices like Fordism, while also critiquing his social policies and their implications for labor. The narrative further delves into Fordlandia, Ford's ambitious yet failed project in Brazil, revealing the conflicts between American ideals and local realities.

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