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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 21,044 | $1,700,000 | 941$ |
| Peru | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 18,798 | $230,000 | 131$ |
| Saudi Arabia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 34,813,871 | 25,523 | $700,000 | 513$ |
| Italy | 1 | 3.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 30,943 | $2,000,000 | 1,024$ |
| Greece | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 5,506 | $190,000 | 100$ |
| Totals | 5 | 176,675,835 | 101,814 | $4,820,000 | 2,709$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Italy:
Henry Ford is mentioned for his unsuccessful foray into publishing and his anti-Semitic campaigns.
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Greece:
Henry Ford's America embodied a vision of mass consumption.
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Peru:
Henry Ford is mentioned as an example of someone who created jobs through technological advancement.
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Saudi Arabia:
Henry Ford introduced the five-day workweek with two days off to improve employee efficiency and spending.
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Canada:
Carnegie, Rockefeller, J.P. Morgan, Henry Ford – the billionaires of their day were the faces of a modern industrial economy.
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Liechtenstein:
Henry Ford bought The Dearborn Independent to promote his anti-Semitic views in the 1920s.
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United States:
Henry Ford bought a media property to promote his antisemitic views.
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Costa Rica:
Henry Ford, who founded the company over 120 years ago, believed in the value of supporting and reinvesting in the development of society.
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Spain:
Henry Ford is noted for his support of the notorious anti-Semite associated with America First.
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Venezuela:
Henry Ford is associated with the 'fordista' model of production that revolutionized the industrial organization in the early 20th century.
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