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Trophy Presented to Henry Ford by the Navy Service School on the Occasion of his Birthday, 1941 - Henry Ford was recognized as more than an automotive industrialist; throughout his many years in the public eye he was acknowledged by many civic and corporate associations. In 1940, Henry Ford leased land at the Ford Motor Company's Rouge plant to the U.S. Navy to establish a Navy Service School to train servicemen; this trophy was presented to Mr. Ford in gratitude for his patriotic contributions.
July 30, 1941
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Trophy Presented to Henry Ford by the Navy Service School on the Occasion of his Birthday, 1941
Henry Ford was recognized as more than an automotive industrialist; throughout his many years in the public eye he was acknowledged by many civic and corporate associations. In 1940, Henry Ford leased land at the Ford Motor Company's Rouge plant to the U.S. Navy to establish a Navy Service School to train servicemen; this trophy was presented to Mr. Ford in gratitude for his patriotic contributions.