Henry Ford FULL DOCUMENTARY | American Experience | PBS America
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Henry Ford transformed a jungle in the Amazon into Fordlandia for rubber production, aiming to create a modern utopia inspired by small-town America. Despite his success with the Model T and the Ford Motor Company, Ford's strict control over his workers, his anti-Semitic views, and his resistance to innovation ultimately shaped his complex legacy as an influential industrialist.
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- Henry Ford transformed a vast Amazon jungle into Fordlandia, aiming to create a modern utopia inspired by small-town America.
- Ford's dedication to innovation and perfectionism led to the success of the Ford Motor Company, revolutionizing transportation with the Model T.
- Despite his immense success, Ford's controlling nature extended to his workers' personal lives, showcasing his desire for dominance and Americanization.
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