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Ford v. Everyone

Ford v. Everyone

He faked a resignation, tanked morale, and played chicken with his own company. Then he bought everyone out and walked away with the crown.

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May 19, 2025
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Henry Ford: a name synonymous with innovation, the Model T, and American industry. But beneath the polished veneer of his public image lay a fierce, almost obsessive desire for control. By 1916, his Ford Motor Company was overflowing with success, boasting a $60 million surplus. His minority investors, naturally, anticipated hefty dividends.

But Henry ha…

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