Henry Ford
Henry Ford was an American industrialist and founder of the Ford Motor Company, born on July 30, 1863. He is best known for revolutionizing the automobile industry by introducing assembly line production techniques, which drastically reduced the time and cost of manufacturing. This innovation made automobiles affordable for the general public and helped establish the modern auto industry. Ford was also a significant figure in labor relations, implementing the $5 workday to improve employee satisfaction and productivity. His impact on manufacturing and American society remains profound.
Born on Jul 30, 1863 (161 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Brazil | 2 | 5.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 221,807 | $1,500,000 | 1,576$ |
| New Zealand | 2 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 4,360 | $210,000 | 190$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,027 | $700,000 | 487$ |
| Mexico | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 128,932,753 | 76,427 | $1,200,000 | 711$ |
| Uruguay | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 2,278 | $54,000 | 35$ |
| Greece | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 4,230 | $190,000 | 77$ |
| Bolivia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 11,673,021 | 8,290 | $40,000 | 28$ |
| Totals | 9 | 379,028,940 | 323,419 | $3,894,000 | 3,104$ |
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Brazil:
Henry Ford attempted to establish a factory in the Amazon, known as Fordlândia.
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Brazil:
Henry Ford is mentioned as the founder of Fordlândia, a city created in the Amazon for rubber production.
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New Zealand:
Henry Ford’s first car was named the Model A.
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New Zealand:
Henry Ford’s first car was named the Model A, which was part of the evolution of the Model T.
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Bolivia:
Henry Ford is mentioned as a popular figure among children, similar to Robert Ripley.
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Mexico:
Henry Ford was a pioneer in the automotive industry, known for creating the assembly line and revolutionizing mass production.
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Uruguay:
Henry Ford was also mentioned as a figure children wanted to emulate in a 1936 survey.
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Greece:
Henry Ford was another notable figure who underwent treatments at the Battle Creek Sanitarium.
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Switzerland:
Henry Ford developed mass production techniques for automobiles and other consumer goods.
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Spain:
Henry Ford is referenced as an example of someone who could have bought media outlets for influence.
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