Stuff You Should Know Henry Ford: The Good, Bad and Ugly
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Sep 10, 2024 Henry Ford revolutionized the automobile industry, making cars accessible with the iconic Model T. But behind his success lies a complex legacy, marked by his controversial anti-Semitic views and tumultuous personal life. The podcast delves into Ford's innovations, like the assembly line, while also exploring his troubled relationships and the contradictions within his character. From his visionary ideas to his unsettling connections with historical figures, Ford's life is a fascinating blend of achievement and controversy.
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Childhood Accidents
- Henry Ford had childhood horse-riding accidents.
- This sparked his interest in machinery and cars.
The Quadricycle
- Henry Ford's first car was the quadricycle, built with friends from scratch.
- Detroit Mayor William Mayberry became his first investor.
Early Failures
- Ford's early car companies, Detroit Motor Company and Henry Ford Company, failed.
- The latter became Cadillac after Ford left.