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This day in 1954 Burt J. Craig, Ford Motor Company controller, dies

Burt J. Craig – Dies

September 2

This day in 1954 Burt J. Craig, Ford Motor Company controller, dies

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On this date in 1917 Henry Ford II was born.

Henry Ford II Born

September 4

On this date in 1917 Henry Ford II was born.

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On this day in 1916 Henry Ford files a lawsuit against the Chicago Tribune newspaper.

Chicago Tribune Lawsuit

September 7

On this day in 1916 Henry Ford files a lawsuit against the Chicago Tribune newspaper.

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This day in 1919 Henry, Clara & Edsel Ford become sole owners of the Ford Motor Company.

Sole Owners of Ford Motor Company

September 17

This day in 1919 Henry, Clara & Edsel Ford become sole owners of the Ford Motor Company.

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This day in 1942 President Franklin D. Roosevelt tours the Willow Run Plant.  This day in 1925 1st Dirigible lands at Ford Airport.

President Roosevelt tours Willow Run Plant

September 18

This day in 1942 President Franklin D. Roosevelt tours the Willow Run Plant.  This day in 1925 1st Dirigible lands at Ford Airport.

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This day in 1887 William A. Simonds the first manager of the Edison Institute is born at Central City, Nebraska.

William A. Simonds is Born

September 19

This day in 1887 William A. Simonds the first manager of the Edison Institute is born at Central City, Nebraska.

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Henry Ford Resigns as President of the Ford Motor Company – is replaced by Henry Ford II

Henry Ford Resigns

September 21

Henry Ford Resigns as President of the Ford Motor Company – is replaced by Henry Ford II

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This day in 1891 Henry Ford starts work at the Edison Illuminating Company for $40 per month.

Ford starts work at the Edison Illuminating Co.

September 25

This day in 1891 Henry Ford starts work at the Edison Illuminating Company for $40 per month.

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This day in 1950 Clara Jane Bryant Ford dies at the Henry Ford Hospital.  Today in 1928 Thomas A. Edison signs “cornerstone” of the Edison Institute […]

Clara Ford Dies

September 27

This day in 1950 Clara Jane Bryant Ford dies at the Henry Ford Hospital.  Today in 1928 Thomas A. Edison signs “cornerstone” of the Edison Institute […]

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This day in 1974 Edsel B. Ford II marries Cynthia L. Newsko.  This day in 1908 General Motors Corporation is founded.

Edsel B. Ford II Marries

September 28

This day in 1974 Edsel B. Ford II marries Cynthia L. Newsko.  This day in 1908 General Motors Corporation is founded.

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This day in 1987 Henry Ford II dies at Henry Ford Hospital.

Henry Ford II Dies

September 29

This day in 1987 Henry Ford II dies at Henry Ford Hospital.

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This day in 1909 Robert A. Boyer “inventor” of the plastic car is born in Toledo OH.

Robert Boyer Born

September 30

This day in 1909 Robert A. Boyer “inventor” of the plastic car is born in Toledo OH.