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September 2025
President Roosevelt tours Willow Run Plant
This day in 1942 President Franklin D. Roosevelt tours the Willow Run Plant. This day in 1925 1st Dirigible lands at Ford Airport.
Find out more »William A. Simonds is Born
This day in 1887 William A. Simonds the first manager of the Edison Institute is born at Central City, Nebraska.
Find out more »Henry Ford Resigns
Henry Ford Resigns as President of the Ford Motor Company – is replaced by Henry Ford II
Find out more »Ford starts work at the Edison Illuminating Co.
This day in 1891 Henry Ford starts work at the Edison Illuminating Company for $40 per month.
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