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- An Opportunity for World War Veterans, circa 1945 - Following the end of World War II in 1945, hundreds of thousands of men were discharged from the armed forces and ready to reenter the American workforce. Ford Motor Company, in cooperation with its network of dealers and the American Legion, established a recruitment and training program for veterans interested in working at Ford dealerships.
- circa 1945
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An Opportunity for World War Veterans, circa 1945
Following the end of World War II in 1945, hundreds of thousands of men were discharged from the armed forces and ready to reenter the American workforce. Ford Motor Company, in cooperation with its network of dealers and the American Legion, established a recruitment and training program for veterans interested in working at Ford dealerships.
- Folder of Ford Mustang Photos, 1962-1965 - Ford Motor Company unveiled the 1965 Mustang on April 17, 1964, at the New York World's Fair. The exciting new car was a highlight of the Ford Pavilion, where the automaker displayed its latest models. Martin Luther King, Jr., Walt Disney and Charlton Heston were among the millions of visitors who streamed through the pavilion before the fair closed in 1965.
- 1962-1965
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Folder of Ford Mustang Photos, 1962-1965
Ford Motor Company unveiled the 1965 Mustang on April 17, 1964, at the New York World's Fair. The exciting new car was a highlight of the Ford Pavilion, where the automaker displayed its latest models. Martin Luther King, Jr., Walt Disney and Charlton Heston were among the millions of visitors who streamed through the pavilion before the fair closed in 1965.
- Ford V-8 Souvenir Pocket Knife from Century of Progress Exposition, 1934 - Ford Motor Company produced this jackknife for the Ford Exposition at the Century of Progress 1934 Chicago World's Fair. This souvenir reminded the visitor of his time at the fair. It also advertised Ford's newest innovation, the V-8 engine. Ford introduced the V-8, the first compact and powerful engine affordable to the general auto buying public, in 1932.
- 1934
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Ford V-8 Souvenir Pocket Knife from Century of Progress Exposition, 1934
Ford Motor Company produced this jackknife for the Ford Exposition at the Century of Progress 1934 Chicago World's Fair. This souvenir reminded the visitor of his time at the fair. It also advertised Ford's newest innovation, the V-8 engine. Ford introduced the V-8, the first compact and powerful engine affordable to the general auto buying public, in 1932.
- Ford Radio Receiver, 1923 -
- 1923
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Ford Radio Receiver, 1923
- Sales Brochure, "The Story of the New Ford Car," Ford Motor Company, 1928 - In 1928 Ford Motor Company replaced its aging Model T with a new car called the Model A. Ford literature emphasized the pleasing new styling, the fashionable colors, and the comfortable interiors. The Model A was a good car and sold well, but it was not a game changer like the Model T had been.
- 1928
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Sales Brochure, "The Story of the New Ford Car," Ford Motor Company, 1928
In 1928 Ford Motor Company replaced its aging Model T with a new car called the Model A. Ford literature emphasized the pleasing new styling, the fashionable colors, and the comfortable interiors. The Model A was a good car and sold well, but it was not a game changer like the Model T had been.
- Ford Motor Company Publication, "The Woman and the Ford," circa 1915 - The growing number of women driving Model Ts could not escape Ford Motor Company's attention. Ford was one of the earliest auto manufacturers to directly market to women. This booklet claims that the automobile has "broadened her horizon -- increased her pleasures -- given new vigor to her body -- made neighbors of faraway friends -- and multiplied tremendously her range of activities."
- circa 1915
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Ford Motor Company Publication, "The Woman and the Ford," circa 1915
The growing number of women driving Model Ts could not escape Ford Motor Company's attention. Ford was one of the earliest auto manufacturers to directly market to women. This booklet claims that the automobile has "broadened her horizon -- increased her pleasures -- given new vigor to her body -- made neighbors of faraway friends -- and multiplied tremendously her range of activities."
- Liberty Aircraft Engine Cylinders, circa 1918 - Ford, Buick, Cadillac, Lincoln, Marmon, and Packard built more than 20,000 Liberty V-12 aircraft engines for the Allied Powers during World War I. Ford produced the engine cylinders for all manufacturers. The company developed a new method for making cylinders from steel tubing rather than boring them from solid forgings. These examples contrast Ford's process with a forged cylinder.
- circa 1918
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Liberty Aircraft Engine Cylinders, circa 1918
Ford, Buick, Cadillac, Lincoln, Marmon, and Packard built more than 20,000 Liberty V-12 aircraft engines for the Allied Powers during World War I. Ford produced the engine cylinders for all manufacturers. The company developed a new method for making cylinders from steel tubing rather than boring them from solid forgings. These examples contrast Ford's process with a forged cylinder.
- 1910 Ford Motor Company Sales Catalog, "Ford Motor Cars" - A Ford Model T graces the front of this 1910 sales catalog. The cover shows four people sitting comfortably in the car. Henry Ford's Model T was the first automobile big enough, good enough, and cheap enough for middle-class families.
- 1910
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1910 Ford Motor Company Sales Catalog, "Ford Motor Cars"
A Ford Model T graces the front of this 1910 sales catalog. The cover shows four people sitting comfortably in the car. Henry Ford's Model T was the first automobile big enough, good enough, and cheap enough for middle-class families.
- Ford Motor Company Ledger, 1903-1904 -
- 16 June 1903-31 March 1904
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Ford Motor Company Ledger, 1903-1904
- Ford Motor Company 75th Anniversary Commemorative License Plate, 1978 - Founded in 1903, Ford Motor Company celebrated its 75th anniversary in 1978. This license plate commemorated that milestone. The plate was made for the 100 millionth vehicle built in the United States by Ford: a 1978 Ford Fairmont Futura.
- 1903-1978
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Ford Motor Company 75th Anniversary Commemorative License Plate, 1978
Founded in 1903, Ford Motor Company celebrated its 75th anniversary in 1978. This license plate commemorated that milestone. The plate was made for the 100 millionth vehicle built in the United States by Ford: a 1978 Ford Fairmont Futura.