"Bonus Vacations Aid War Veterans," Ford Press Release, 1945-1948
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Artifact Overview
Tens of thousands of Ford Motor Company employees stepped away from their jobs to enlist during World War II. When they returned at war's end, the automaker thanked its veterans for their service in part by offering them bonus vacations with pay. The idea reportedly originated with Henry Ford II, who had recently joined the company's executive ranks.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Press release
Date Made
1945-1948
Subject Date
1945-1948
Creators
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.536.10
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Typewriting
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 11.000 in
Width: 8.500 in
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