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- Ford Rouge Plant Navy Service School Baseball Team, June 1942 - The United States Navy Service School opened in Dearborn, Michigan, in early 1941. The school, built on land leased to the Navy at Ford's Rouge Plant, trained thousands of young recruits in skilled trades during World War II. Ford built housing and other buildings, including recreational facilities where recruits could play and relax.
- June 16, 1942
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Ford Rouge Plant Navy Service School Baseball Team, June 1942
The United States Navy Service School opened in Dearborn, Michigan, in early 1941. The school, built on land leased to the Navy at Ford's Rouge Plant, trained thousands of young recruits in skilled trades during World War II. Ford built housing and other buildings, including recreational facilities where recruits could play and relax.
- Henry Ford II at a Dinner at the Ford Rouge Plant Navy Service School Barracks, 1941-1943 -
- 1941-1943
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Henry Ford II at a Dinner at the Ford Rouge Plant Navy Service School Barracks, 1941-1943
- Henry Ford on His 80th Birthday, U. S. Naval Training School at the Ford Rouge Plant, July 1943 - Personnel at the United States Naval Training School in Dearborn, Michigan, invited Henry Ford to celebrate his 80th birthday at the base. Ford was feted with gifts, a military drill, and a large cake modeled after the school buildings. The school -- built on land at Ford's Rouge Plant and leased to the Navy -- trained thousands of recruits in various skilled trades during World War II.
- July 28, 1943
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Henry Ford on His 80th Birthday, U. S. Naval Training School at the Ford Rouge Plant, July 1943
Personnel at the United States Naval Training School in Dearborn, Michigan, invited Henry Ford to celebrate his 80th birthday at the base. Ford was feted with gifts, a military drill, and a large cake modeled after the school buildings. The school -- built on land at Ford's Rouge Plant and leased to the Navy -- trained thousands of recruits in various skilled trades during World War II.
- Ty Cobb and Mickey Cochrane at Baseball Game between the Great Lakes Navy Team and the Ford All-Stars, July 1943 - The Great Lakes Naval Training Station Bluejackets traveled to Dearborn, Michigan, to play the Ford All-Stars on July 14, 1943. Five thousand fans showed up at Ford's Rotunda Field to watch the Bluejackets' 6-2 victory. In the crowd were several prominent former ballplayers. Ty Cobb (left) joined the Bluejackets' manager and player Mickey Cochrane on the bench for this photo.
- July 14, 1943
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Ty Cobb and Mickey Cochrane at Baseball Game between the Great Lakes Navy Team and the Ford All-Stars, July 1943
The Great Lakes Naval Training Station Bluejackets traveled to Dearborn, Michigan, to play the Ford All-Stars on July 14, 1943. Five thousand fans showed up at Ford's Rotunda Field to watch the Bluejackets' 6-2 victory. In the crowd were several prominent former ballplayers. Ty Cobb (left) joined the Bluejackets' manager and player Mickey Cochrane on the bench for this photo.
- Henry Ford with Trophy Presented to Him from Men Stationed at the Naval Service School, Ford Rouge Plant, August 20, 1941 - Students at the United States Navy Service School in Dearborn, Michigan, presented Henry Ford with a trophy for his 78th birthday in appreciation of his contributions to the school. Ford leased land at his Rouge Plant to the Navy for the school and made the factory's facilities and equipment available for training purposes. The school trained thousands of recruits during World War II.
- August 20, 1941
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Henry Ford with Trophy Presented to Him from Men Stationed at the Naval Service School, Ford Rouge Plant, August 20, 1941
Students at the United States Navy Service School in Dearborn, Michigan, presented Henry Ford with a trophy for his 78th birthday in appreciation of his contributions to the school. Ford leased land at his Rouge Plant to the Navy for the school and made the factory's facilities and equipment available for training purposes. The school trained thousands of recruits during World War II.
- Bat Boy, Ford All-Stars Versus United States Navy Great Lakes Baseball Game, Rotunda Field, July 1944 - The Ford All-Stars defeated the visiting Great Lakes Naval Training Station Bluejackets 2-1 in a July 5, 1944, baseball match. Eight thousand fans came out to Ford's Rotunda Field to root on the hometown team. The All-Stars did not disappoint, winning on a ninth-inning home run. This batboy had a good view of the game and met several players, some who had been major league ballplayers.
- July 05, 1944
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Bat Boy, Ford All-Stars Versus United States Navy Great Lakes Baseball Game, Rotunda Field, July 1944
The Ford All-Stars defeated the visiting Great Lakes Naval Training Station Bluejackets 2-1 in a July 5, 1944, baseball match. Eight thousand fans came out to Ford's Rotunda Field to root on the hometown team. The All-Stars did not disappoint, winning on a ninth-inning home run. This batboy had a good view of the game and met several players, some who had been major league ballplayers.
- Navy Officer, Ray Rausch and Harry Bennett at Groundbreaking for Swimming Pool at Navy Service School, Ford Rouge Plant, 1943 - The United States Navy Service School opened in Dearborn, Michigan, in early 1941. It was built on land leased to the Navy at Ford's Rouge Plant. Ford also built housing and recreational and hospital facilities for the students. The school trained thousands of young Navy recruits in a number of skilled trades during World War II.
- July 23, 1943
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Navy Officer, Ray Rausch and Harry Bennett at Groundbreaking for Swimming Pool at Navy Service School, Ford Rouge Plant, 1943
The United States Navy Service School opened in Dearborn, Michigan, in early 1941. It was built on land leased to the Navy at Ford's Rouge Plant. Ford also built housing and recreational and hospital facilities for the students. The school trained thousands of young Navy recruits in a number of skilled trades during World War II.
- Aerial View of Navy Service School at Ford Rouge Plant, Dearborn, Michigan, 1945 - The United States Navy Service School opened in Dearborn, Michigan, in early 1941. The school was built on land leased to the Navy at Ford's Rouge Plant. Ford also made additional Rouge factory facilities and equipment available for Navy use. Thousands of young Navy recruits graduated as machinists, electricians, and radiomen or acquired other skilled training here during the war years.
- September 01, 1944
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Aerial View of Navy Service School at Ford Rouge Plant, Dearborn, Michigan, 1945
The United States Navy Service School opened in Dearborn, Michigan, in early 1941. The school was built on land leased to the Navy at Ford's Rouge Plant. Ford also made additional Rouge factory facilities and equipment available for Navy use. Thousands of young Navy recruits graduated as machinists, electricians, and radiomen or acquired other skilled training here during the war years.
- Sailors Playing Checkers in the Library at the Navy Service School, Ford Rouge Plant, Dearborn, Michigan, 1941-1945 - The United States Navy Service School opened in Dearborn, Michigan, in early 1941. The school, built on land leased to the Navy at Ford's Rouge Plant, trained thousands of young recruits in skilled trades during World War II. Ford also provided housing and recreational facilities for the students. The library offered recruits a place to read and relax after hours in the classroom.
- 1941-1945
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Sailors Playing Checkers in the Library at the Navy Service School, Ford Rouge Plant, Dearborn, Michigan, 1941-1945
The United States Navy Service School opened in Dearborn, Michigan, in early 1941. The school, built on land leased to the Navy at Ford's Rouge Plant, trained thousands of young recruits in skilled trades during World War II. Ford also provided housing and recreational facilities for the students. The library offered recruits a place to read and relax after hours in the classroom.
- Dining Room at the United States Navy Service School at the Ford Motor Company Rouge Plant, 1941-1943 -
- 1941-1943
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Dining Room at the United States Navy Service School at the Ford Motor Company Rouge Plant, 1941-1943