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February 2025
Hydro-Electric Power Plant Begins Operation
This day in 1923 the Ford Motor Company’s Green Island, New York, Hydro-Electric power plant, begins operation.
Find out more »First Ford Tractor off of the Line
This day in 1921 the first Ford tractor rolls off of the assembly line at the Rouge Plant.
Find out more »Harry Brooks Dies
This day in 1928 Harry Brooks, Henry Ford’s test pilot dies piloting a Ford Flivver Plane off the coast of Florida.
Find out more »Edsel Ford Drives First Built War Vehicle
This day in 1941 Edsel Ford drives first Ford war vehicle off of the line at the Rouge.
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