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January 2025
Henry Ford Sets World Speed Record
This day in 1904 Henry Ford at 91.37 mph set the world speed record on frozen Lake St. Clair.
Find out more »First Endless Chain Assembly Line Installed
This day in 1914 the first endless chain assembly line was installed at the Highland Park Assembly Plant. This day in 1920 John F. Dodge dies.
Find out more »Edsel Ford I Starts School
This day in 1901 Edsel Ford I starts school. This day in 1936 the Ford Foundation is established.
Find out more »Harry Bennett Born
This day in 1892 Harry Herbert Bennett, Ford’s Special Assistant, was born in Ann Arbor, MI.
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