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Henry Ford II (September 4, 1917 – September 29, 1987), sometimes known as "Hank the Deuce" or simply "the Deuce", was an American businessman in the automotive industry. He was the oldest son of Edsel Ford I and oldest grandson of Henry Ford.
May 20, 2024 · Henry Ford II, American industrialist and head of Ford Motor Company for 34 years (1945–79). He is generally credited with reviving the firm. Two of the cars introduced during his tenure, the Mustang and the Thunderbird, were immensely popular and are considered to be classics.
Henry Ford II (1917-1987) was an American industrialist. He turned his grandfather's faltering automobile company into the second largest industrial corporation in the world. Henry Ford II was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 4, 1917, the grandson of the automobile pioneer Henry Ford.
Oct 12, 1987 · A s the grandson of the founder of the Ford Motor Co., Henry Ford II bore one of the most powerful names in American business. He used it wisely to save the second largest U.S. automaker in...
Henry Ford II preserved his family’s legacy by knowing what he wanted and doggedly pursuing his goals for the company that bore his family name. Henry Ford II was serving in the Navy when his father, Edsel B. Ford, passed away.
Henry Ford II. Ford Motor Company. 1945–1979. Industry: Automotive & Aerospace. Era: 1940. When Ford took over Ford Motor in 1945, the company was losing $9.5 million per month. Ford implemented an audit system for the company, while automating company plants.
Henry Ford II Takes Over. September 21,1945, marked a turning point in the Ford empire. Henry Ford, who had been in charge, and who had been allowing the ex-bodyguard Harry Bennett to take a major role in running the company, finally stepped down. Ford had been suffering paralytic strokes.
