Henry Ford Modernizes Production

American Voices

December 16, 2009 | ISSUE 45•51

The Ford Motor Company is revolutionizing production of the automobile with the introduction of the assembly line. What do you think?

It's satisfying to know I'm helping to build an industry and a future for my grandchildren and great-grandchildren right here in Detroit."

Ethel Smith
Auto Worker
It's about time. I've had enough of those mind-numbingly boring jobs where you have to do different things all day."

Walter Booker
Craftsman
Amazing! Incredible! I'll be the first in line for employment at Mr. Ford's plant, or my name isn't Herschel Mandelbaum."

Herschel Mandelbaum
Unemployed

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