Henry Ford II
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About
Ford Motor Company president from 1945 until 1960 and chairman and CEO from 1960 until 1979. He was the grandson of founder Henry Ford. He was inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame in 1983.
Before Fame
He served in the United States Navy during World War II. He took over the company his grandfather started after coming back from World War II.
Trivia
He was president of the Ford Foundation from 1943 until 1950. He had the nickname of "Hank the Deuce."
Family Life
He was married three times. His wives were Anne McDonnell, Maria Cristina Vettore, and Kathleen DuRoss. He had three children named Edsel II, Charlotte, and Anne.
Associated With
His grandfather was asked to run for the Senate by President Woodrow Wilson.
