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Henry Ford's Passing at Fair Lane | Apr 7
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Henry Ford's Passing at Fair Lane | Apr 7

On this day in 1947, Henry Ford, founder of the Ford Motor Company, died at his…

Michigan Minute · WKAR Public Media

April 7, 20261m 0s

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On this day in 1947, Henry Ford, founder of the Ford Motor Company, died at his residence in Dearborn, Michigan. Ford's innovations, including the Model T and the assembly line, revolutionized the automotive industry and created jobs for thousands. His funeral saw 5,000 people passing his coffin every hour.