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- Henry Ford Making Radio Broadcast Supporting Herbert Hoover's Presidential Campaign, 1932 -
- October 19, 1932
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Henry Ford Making Radio Broadcast Supporting Herbert Hoover's Presidential Campaign, 1932
- World War I Poster, "Helping Hoover in Our U.S. School Garden," circa 1918 - During the First World War, governments of all the warring nations used poster campaigns to encourage civilian and military support of the war effort. Artists widely used an innovative advertising technique for these posters that moved away from a factual depiction of a product's material or event's subject to an emphasis on appealing to the viewer's emotions.
- circa 1919
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World War I Poster, "Helping Hoover in Our U.S. School Garden," circa 1918
During the First World War, governments of all the warring nations used poster campaigns to encourage civilian and military support of the war effort. Artists widely used an innovative advertising technique for these posters that moved away from a factual depiction of a product's material or event's subject to an emphasis on appealing to the viewer's emotions.
- President Herbert Hoover and Thomas Edison Exit "The President" Train at Smiths Creek Station, October 21, 1929 - On October 21, 1929, Henry Ford hosted an elaborate celebration in Dearborn, Michigan, to honor his friend Thomas A. Edison. Known as Light's Golden Jubilee, the date marked the 50th anniversary of Edison's invention of a practical incandescent lamp. The day's festivities began with Edison's arrival -- escorted by Ford and President Hoover -- at Smiths Creek Station in Ford's Greenfield Village.
- October 21, 1929
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President Herbert Hoover and Thomas Edison Exit "The President" Train at Smiths Creek Station, October 21, 1929
On October 21, 1929, Henry Ford hosted an elaborate celebration in Dearborn, Michigan, to honor his friend Thomas A. Edison. Known as Light's Golden Jubilee, the date marked the 50th anniversary of Edison's invention of a practical incandescent lamp. The day's festivities began with Edison's arrival -- escorted by Ford and President Hoover -- at Smiths Creek Station in Ford's Greenfield Village.
- Thomas Edison, President Herbert Hoover and Henry Ford at Smiths Creek Depot during Lights Golden Jubilee, October 21, 1929 - On October 21, 1929, Henry Ford hosted an elaborate celebration in Dearborn, Michigan, to honor his friend Thomas A. Edison. Known as Light's Golden Jubilee, the date marked the 50th anniversary of Edison's invention of a practical incandescent lamp. The day's festivities began with Edison's arrival -- escorted by Ford and President Hoover -- at Smiths Creek Station in Ford's Greenfield Village.
- October 21, 1929
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Thomas Edison, President Herbert Hoover and Henry Ford at Smiths Creek Depot during Lights Golden Jubilee, October 21, 1929
On October 21, 1929, Henry Ford hosted an elaborate celebration in Dearborn, Michigan, to honor his friend Thomas A. Edison. Known as Light's Golden Jubilee, the date marked the 50th anniversary of Edison's invention of a practical incandescent lamp. The day's festivities began with Edison's arrival -- escorted by Ford and President Hoover -- at Smiths Creek Station in Ford's Greenfield Village.
- President Herbert Hoover Escorts Thomas Edison from "The President" Train at Smiths Creek Station, October 21, 1929 - On October 21, 1929, Henry Ford hosted an elaborate celebration in Dearborn, Michigan, to honor his friend Thomas A. Edison. Known as Light's Golden Jubilee, the date marked the 50th anniversary of Edison's invention of a practical incandescent lamp. The day's festivities began with Edison's arrival -- escorted by Ford and President Hoover -- at Smiths Creek Station in Ford's Greenfield Village.
- October 21, 1929
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President Herbert Hoover Escorts Thomas Edison from "The President" Train at Smiths Creek Station, October 21, 1929
On October 21, 1929, Henry Ford hosted an elaborate celebration in Dearborn, Michigan, to honor his friend Thomas A. Edison. Known as Light's Golden Jubilee, the date marked the 50th anniversary of Edison's invention of a practical incandescent lamp. The day's festivities began with Edison's arrival -- escorted by Ford and President Hoover -- at Smiths Creek Station in Ford's Greenfield Village.
- Detroit Free Press Front Page," World's Tribute to Edison Voiced by Hoover," 1929 -
- October 22, 1929
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Detroit Free Press Front Page," World's Tribute to Edison Voiced by Hoover," 1929
- Herbert Hoover Campaign Button, 1928-1932 - Americans in the 1920s knew Herbert Hoover for his humanitarian work and as the capable Secretary of Commerce. In 1928, Hoover ran for president and won easily over his Democratic opponent. He ran again four years later, but after the devastating economic crash in 1929 Americans' view of Hoover had changed. Hoover's seeming inaction due to his commitment to volunteerism turned voters out for Franklin Roosevelt.
- 1928-1932
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Herbert Hoover Campaign Button, 1928-1932
Americans in the 1920s knew Herbert Hoover for his humanitarian work and as the capable Secretary of Commerce. In 1928, Hoover ran for president and won easily over his Democratic opponent. He ran again four years later, but after the devastating economic crash in 1929 Americans' view of Hoover had changed. Hoover's seeming inaction due to his commitment to volunteerism turned voters out for Franklin Roosevelt.
- President and Mrs. Herbert Hoover at the California Pacific International Exposition, San Diego, 1935 - In 1913, Henry Ford established Ford Motor Company's photographic department. Though few internal records describe company photography, remaining photographs reveal a wide range of departmental activity. Among many other events, Ford photographers documented the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition in San Diego -- where Ford Motor Company's exhibition was the largest and most popular.
- 1935
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President and Mrs. Herbert Hoover at the California Pacific International Exposition, San Diego, 1935
In 1913, Henry Ford established Ford Motor Company's photographic department. Though few internal records describe company photography, remaining photographs reveal a wide range of departmental activity. Among many other events, Ford photographers documented the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition in San Diego -- where Ford Motor Company's exhibition was the largest and most popular.
- Film Clip, "Light's Golden Anniversary," 1929 (Part 1) - On October 21, 1929, Henry Ford hosted Light's Golden Jubilee. The event celebrated the 50th anniversary of Thomas Edison's invention of a practical incandescent lamp. It also served as the official dedication of The Edison Institute of Technology (Ford's village and museum complex in Dearborn, Michigan) to his dear friend. Film crews documented the arrival of the honored guests at Greenfield Village, as well as other events during the day.
- October 21, 1929
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Film Clip, "Light's Golden Anniversary," 1929 (Part 1)
On October 21, 1929, Henry Ford hosted Light's Golden Jubilee. The event celebrated the 50th anniversary of Thomas Edison's invention of a practical incandescent lamp. It also served as the official dedication of The Edison Institute of Technology (Ford's village and museum complex in Dearborn, Michigan) to his dear friend. Film crews documented the arrival of the honored guests at Greenfield Village, as well as other events during the day.
- Portrait of Clara Ford, October 1928 - For Clara Ford, one of the highlights of 1928 was the trip she and her husband, Henry, took to the United Kingdom that spring. While there, the couple toured Warwick, England, which had been home to some of Clara's ancestors. The Fords met numerous dignitaries while in Britain, including King George and Queen Mary, and Edward, the Prince of Wales.
- October 01, 1928
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Portrait of Clara Ford, October 1928
For Clara Ford, one of the highlights of 1928 was the trip she and her husband, Henry, took to the United Kingdom that spring. While there, the couple toured Warwick, England, which had been home to some of Clara's ancestors. The Fords met numerous dignitaries while in Britain, including King George and Queen Mary, and Edward, the Prince of Wales.