Accolades to Henry Ford

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Generally regarded as a pioneer in the automotive industry, this collection of awards and trophies illustrates the many other facets of Henry Ford: educator, philanthropist, patriot.

Facsimile of Detroit Free Press Printing Plate Honoring Henry Ford, July 30, 1938

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Trophy Presented to Henry Ford by the Navy Service School on the Occasion of his Birthday, 1941

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Medal Awarded to Henry Ford by Illinois Manufacturers Association, 1930

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Medal Awarded to Henry Ford, In Recognition for First Ford Car Fully Manufactured in France, 1935

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Distinguished Achievement Medal Awarded to Henry Ford by the American Petroleum Institute, 1946

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King Haakon VII's Freedom Medal, Awarded to Henry Ford, 1945

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Elliott Cresson Gold Medal Presented to Henry Ford by the Franklin Insitute, 1928

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James Watt International Medal Presented to Henry Ford by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, 1938

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Distinguished Achievement Medal Presented to Henry Ford by the Holland Society, 1940

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Medal Presented to Henry Ford, 1923

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Medal Presented to Henry Ford by the Students of the Henry Ford Trade School, 1941

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Set of Medals Awarded to Henry Ford, 1928

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Medal Awarded to Henry Ford, 1926

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Distinguished Service Medal Awarded to Henry Ford by the American Legion, 1935

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Medal Presented to Henry Ford by the American Federation for the Blind, 1944

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Plaque, Presented Posthumously to Henry Ford by the Washington Educational Touring Club, 1956

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