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This day in 1944 Ford Industrial designer, William B. Mayo, dies.

William B. Mayo dies

February 1, 2015

This day in 1944 Ford Industrial designer, William B. Mayo, dies.

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This day in 1876 Benjamin B. Lovett (Ford’s dancemaster) is born at West Swanzey, N.H.

Benjamin B. Lovett is Born

February 2, 2015

This day in 1876 Benjamin B. Lovett (Ford’s dancemaster) is born at West Swanzey, N.H.

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This day in 1881 Joseph A. Galamb, Chief Designer of Model T is born at Mako, Hungary.

Joseph A. Galamb is Born

February 3, 2015

This day in 1881 Joseph A. Galamb, Chief Designer of Model T is born at Mako, Hungary.

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This day in 1922 Henry and Edsel Ford I buy the Lincoln Motor Car Company.

Lincoln Motor Car Company Purchased

February 4, 2015

This day in 1922 Henry and Edsel Ford I buy the Lincoln Motor Car Company.

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This day in 1938 Harvey Firestone Sr. dies.

Harvey Firestone Sr. Dies

February 6, 2015

This day in 1938 Harvey Firestone Sr. dies.

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This day in 1901 Henry Ford’s first company, Detroit Automobile Company, is dissolved.

Detroit Automobile Company Dissolved

February 7, 2015

This day in 1901 Henry Ford’s first company, Detroit Automobile Company, is dissolved.

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This day in 1942 production of civilian vehicles at the Ford Motor Company is halted for the duration of World War II.

Civilian Vehicles Halted for WWII

February 10, 2015

This day in 1942 production of civilian vehicles at the Ford Motor Company is halted for the duration of World War II.

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This day in 1847 Thomas Alva Edison is born at Milan, OH.  This day in 1932 Ford announces the V-8.

Thomas Alva Edison is Born

February 11, 2015

This day in 1847 Thomas Alva Edison is born at Milan, OH.  This day in 1932 Ford announces the V-8.

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HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!!!

Valentines Day

February 14, 2015

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!!!

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This day in 1882 Charles W. Avery, assembly line designer and manager of Ford’s Village Industries is Born.

Charles W. Avery is Born

February 15, 2015

This day in 1882 Charles W. Avery, assembly line designer and manager of Ford’s Village Industries is Born.

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PRESIDENTS DAY!!!

Presidents Day

February 18, 2015

PRESIDENTS DAY!!!

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This day in 1923 the Ford Motor Company’s Green Island, New York, Hydro-Electric power plant, begins operation.

Hydro-Electric Power Plant Begins Operation

February 19, 2015

This day in 1923 the Ford Motor Company’s Green Island, New York, Hydro-Electric power plant, begins operation.

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This day in 1921 the first Ford tractor rolls off of the assembly line at the Rouge Plant.

First Ford Tractor off of the Line

February 23, 2015

This day in 1921 the first Ford tractor rolls off of the assembly line at the Rouge Plant.

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This day in 1928 Harry Brooks, Henry Ford’s test pilot dies piloting a Ford Flivver Plane off the coast of Florida.

Harry Brooks Dies

February 26, 2015

This day in 1928 Harry Brooks, Henry Ford’s test pilot dies piloting a Ford Flivver Plane off the coast of Florida.

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This day in 1941 Edsel Ford drives first Ford war vehicle off of the line at the Rouge.

Edsel Ford Drives First Built War Vehicle

February 28, 2015

This day in 1941 Edsel Ford drives first Ford war vehicle off of the line at the Rouge.