Henry Ford Heritage Association
Events for May 2024
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This day in 1907 The Ford Manufacturing Company becomes part of the Ford Motor Company.Ford Manufacturing Joins Ford Motor Co.
May 1
 This day in 1907 The Ford Manufacturing Company becomes part of the Ford Motor Company. |
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This day in 1918 construction begins of the 1st Ford Eagle Boat at the future Rouge plant.Eagle Boat Construction Begins
May 7
 This day in 1918 construction begins of the 1st Ford Eagle Boat at the future Rouge plant. |
This day in 1926 Lt. Commander Richard E. Byrd flies over the North Pole in “Josephine Ford” – a Fokker Trimotor.Byrd Flies Over North Pole
May 8
 This day in 1926 Lt. Commander Richard E. Byrd flies over the North Pole in “Josephine Ford” – a Fokker Trimotor. |
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This day in 1919 the Chicago Tribune vs. Henry Ford trial begins in Mt. Clemens, MI. Paper had called him an “ignorant idealist”Chicago Tribune vs. Henry Ford Trial Begins
May 12
 This day in 1919 the Chicago Tribune vs. Henry Ford trial begins in Mt. Clemens, MI. Paper had called him an “ignorant idealist” |
This day in 1913 Charles W. Avery assembly line designer and manager of Ford’s Village Industries dies.Charles W. Avery Dies
May 13
 This day in 1913 Charles W. Avery assembly line designer and manager of Ford’s Village Industries dies. |
This day in 1942 production of the B-24 Bomber begins at Willow Run.B-24 Bomber Begins Production
May 14
 This day in 1942 production of the B-24 Bomber begins at Willow Run. |
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This day in 1936 the reconstructed Ford Rotunda opens to the public in Dearborn.Reconstructed Ford Rotunda Opens
May 16
 This day in 1936 the reconstructed Ford Rotunda opens to the public in Dearborn. |
This day in 1920 3 year old Henry Ford II lights blast furnace at the Rouge Plant. This day in 1868 Horace E. Dodge is born.Henry Ford II Lights Blast Furnace
May 17
 This day in 1920 3 year old Henry Ford II lights blast furnace at the Rouge Plant. This day in 1868 Horace E. Dodge is born. |
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This day in 1956 the first public meeting of the Ford Motor Company stockholders is held in a tent adjacent to the Rotunda.Ford Motro Co. Stockholders Meet
May 24
 This day in 1956 the first public meeting of the Ford Motor Company stockholders is held in a tent adjacent to the Rotunda. |
This day in 1945 the US Government gives auto industry permission to resume civilian auto production.Permission to Resume Civilian Auto Production
May 25
 This day in 1945 the US Government gives auto industry permission to resume civilian auto production. |
This day in 1943 Edsel Ford I dies at Grosse Pointe Shores at the age of 49. This day in 1927 the 15th Million Model T […]Edsel Ford I Dies
May 26
 This day in 1943 Edsel Ford I dies at Grosse Pointe Shores at the age of 49. This day in 1927 the 15th Million Model T […] |
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This day in 1943 Edsel Ford I is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery in Detroit.Edsel Ford I is Buried
May 28
 This day in 1943 Edsel Ford I is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery in Detroit. |
This day in 1892 Ernest C. Kanzier, Edsel Ford’s brother-in-law and Ford Motor Company V.P., wrote a memorandum to Henry Ford detailing his reasoning for replacing the […]Ernest C. Kanzier is Born
May 29
This day in 1892 Ernest C. Kanzier, Edsel Ford’s brother-in-law and Ford Motor Company V.P., wrote a memorandum to Henry Ford detailing his reasoning for replacing the […] |
This day in 1893 Henry and Clara Ford move to 570 (now 2032) E. Forest Street in Detroit. (Edsel Ford I birth place).Ford’s move to Forest Street
May 30
 This day in 1893 Henry and Clara Ford move to 570 (now 2032) E. Forest Street in Detroit. (Edsel Ford I birth place). |
This day in 1946 Henry Ford appears at the National Automobile Golden Jubilee in Detroit.1946 National Automobile Golden Jubilee
May 31
 This day in 1946 Henry Ford appears at the National Automobile Golden Jubilee in Detroit. |