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Library of Congress

Loc: Today in History: July 30: 1932 Olympics & Henry Ford

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting pieces about the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles and about Henry Ford and his impact on society. Includes great photos of early athletes and automobiles.
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John Wiley & Sons

John Wiley & Sons: Henry Ford and the Model T

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from John Wiley & Sons examines Henry Ford and the Model T. It provides an in-depth description of how Henry Ford solved production challenges and worker shortages. Read about the other automobile companies that survived in...
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Inventor of the Week: Henry Ford

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site from MIT Invention Dimension is a brief profile of Henry Ford focusing on the Assembly Line.
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Other

Grosse Pointe Historical Society: The Ford Family

For Students 3rd - 8th
Article discussing the Ford Family, with portions on Edsel Ford.
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PBS

Pbs: Ford Installs First Moving Assembly Line

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the history of the assembly line discusses how the use of this tool was initiated by Henry Ford in his Automobile plant.

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