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{{Infobox Person| name = Edsel Bryant Ford| image =| image_size = 250px| caption =| birth_date = | birth_place = Detroit, Michigan| occupation = [Automotive & Clara Bryant| children = [Henry Ford II
Benson Ford
Josephine Ford
William Clay Ford, Sr.-->Edsel Bryant Ford (November 6, 1893 – May 26, 1943), son of Henry Ford, was born in Detroit, Michigan. He was president of Ford Motor Company from 1919 to 1943.

Life and career As the Fords' only child, Edsel was groomed to take over the family business, and had grown up tinkering on cars with his father. He became secretary of Ford in 1915 and married Eleanor Clay, niece of department store owner J. L. Hudson, on November 1, 1916. Together they had four children: Henry Ford II, Benson Ford, Josephine C. Ford (1923-2005), and William Clay Ford, Sr..1930 US Census for Detroit, Michigan They made their home at 2171 Iroquois St, in the Indian Village, Detroit neighborhood of Detroit.

The younger Ford showed more interest than his father in flashier styling for automobiles. He indulged this proclivity in part with the purchase of the Lincoln automobile in 1922. His affinity for sporty cars was demonstrated in his personal vehicles: Edsel bought the first MG (car) motorcar imported to the United States. In 1932 he had a V-8 boat-tailed speedster custom-designed for him, and two years later had another car designed, this one a low-riding aluminum-bodied speedster. The latter two cars he kept for the remainder of his life and inspired the design of the Lincoln Continental.

After becoming president of Ford, Edsel long advocated the introduction of a more modern automobile to replace the Ford Model T, but was repeatedly overruled by his father. Flagging sales and dwindling market share for the company, however, finally made introduction of a new model inevitable.

During the design phase for the Ford Model A (1927), Henry Ford assured mechanical quality and reliability, leaving it to his son to flesh out the body design. This the younger Ford accomplished with the help of designer Jozsef Galamb. Edsel also prevailed upon his father to allow the inclusion of four-wheel mechanical brakes and a sliding-gear transmission (mechanics) on this model. The resulting Model A was a commercial success, selling over four million during four years of production.

As president, Edsel Ford was often at loggerheads with his father on major decisions, but he nevertheless managed to accomplish several lasting changes. Edsel Ford founded and named the Mercury (automobile) division, and significantly strengthened Ford Motors' overseas production. He was also responsible for the Lincoln Zephyr and Lincoln Continental.

Like his father, Edsel's reputation is clouded over associations with Nazi Germany. Questions linger regarding what degree of control Edsel maintained over Ford plants in Germany and Vichy France during World War II, and concerning to what extent Ford shareholders profited from the Unfree labor the Nazis used at those plants. A United States Department of the Treasury investigation of Edsel for alleged violations of the Trading with the Enemy Act (12 United States Code § 95a) ended shortly after his death in 1943. Ford Motor Company maintains that it lost control of the plants immediately after Germany declared war on the U.S. in 1941, while admitting that some limited profits were received.

Death and legacy Edsel Ford died in 1943 in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan of cancer at age 49. His father, Henry, resumed the presidency of the company and all of Edsel Ford's nonvoting stock was donated through a codicil in his will to the Ford Foundation, which he had founded with his father seven years earlier. He was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery (Detroit).

Each Ford child inherited a large amount of shares in the Ford company and the three sons all worked in the family business. Henry Ford II succeeded his grandfather as president of Ford on September 21, 1945. He is generally credited with rescuing the company after World War II.

Edsel Ford was one of the most significant art benefactors in Detroit history. As president of the Detroit Arts Commission, he commissioned the famous Diego Rivera Detroit Industry mural contained within the Detroit Institute of Arts. He was an early collector of African art and his contributions became part of the core of the original DIA African art collection. After his death his family continued to make significant contributions.

Edsel Ford also helped to finance exploratory expeditions, including Admiral Richard Byrd's historic flight over the North Pole in 1926. Byrd, in his Antarctica expeditions, also financed by Edsel, in gratitude named the Edsel Ford Range of mountains for him. Other Antarctic homages include Ford Massif, Ford Nunataks, and Ford Peak.

Home In 1929 the Ford family moved into their new home, designed by Albert Kahn on shores of Lake St. Clair (North America) in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan. Edsel Ford died in this house in 1943 and his wife lived there until her death in 1976. It was her wish that the property be used for "the benefit of the public." The Edsel and Eleanor Ford House is now open to the public for tours. Located on 87 acres at 1100 Lake Shore RoadGrosse Pointe Shores, Michigan 48236, the house has a fine collection of original antiques and art, and beautiful lakefront grounds. The house currently hosts special events, classes and lectures, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Edsel Ford's name continues in two of the three local high schools in Dearborn, Michigan: Edsel Ford High School and Fordson High School. Fordson was the brand name of a line of tractors and was originally started as a separate company, Henry Ford & Son, later absorbed into the Ford Motor Company. Interstate 94 in the Detroit Metropolitan Area is named the Edsel Ford Freeway.

In 1958 Ford started a new car division called Edsel. The Ford family opposed using Edsel's name for the line; however, the company was no longer entirely owned by the family. The Edsel is remembered as an enormous failure, even though the car sold moderately well in its first year. The Edsel line was discontinued after the 1960 model year.

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{{Infobox Person| name = Edsel Bryant Ford| image =| image_size = 250px| caption =| birth_date = | birth_place = Detroit, Michigan| occupation = [Automotive & Clara Bryant| children = [Henry Ford II
Benson Ford
Josephine Ford
William Clay Ford, Sr.-->Edsel Bryant Ford (November 6, 1893 – May 26, 1943), son of Henry Ford, was born in Detroit, Michigan. He was president of Ford Motor Company from 1919 to 1943.

Life and career As the Fords' only child, Edsel was groomed to take over the family business, and had grown up tinkering on cars with his father. He became secretary of Ford in 1915 and married Eleanor Clay, niece of department store owner J. L. Hudson, on November 1, 1916. Together they had four children: Henry Ford II, Benson Ford, Josephine C. Ford (1923-2005), and William Clay Ford, Sr..1930 US Census for Detroit, Michigan They made their home at 2171 Iroquois St, in the Indian Village, Detroit neighborhood of Detroit.

The younger Ford showed more interest than his father in flashier styling for automobiles. He indulged this proclivity in part with the purchase of the Lincoln automobile in 1922. His affinity for sporty cars was demonstrated in his personal vehicles: Edsel bought the first MG (car) motorcar imported to the United States. In 1932 he had a V-8 boat-tailed speedster custom-designed for him, and two years later had another car designed, this one a low-riding aluminum-bodied speedster. The latter two cars he kept for the remainder of his life and inspired the design of the Lincoln Continental.

After becoming president of Ford, Edsel long advocated the introduction of a more modern automobile to replace the Ford Model T, but was repeatedly overruled by his father. Flagging sales and dwindling market share for the company, however, finally made introduction of a new model inevitable.

During the design phase for the Ford Model A (1927), Henry Ford assured mechanical quality and reliability, leaving it to his son to flesh out the body design. This the younger Ford accomplished with the help of designer Jozsef Galamb. Edsel also prevailed upon his father to allow the inclusion of four-wheel mechanical brakes and a sliding-gear transmission (mechanics) on this model. The resulting Model A was a commercial success, selling over four million during four years of production.

As president, Edsel Ford was often at loggerheads with his father on major decisions, but he nevertheless managed to accomplish several lasting changes. Edsel Ford founded and named the Mercury (automobile) division, and significantly strengthened Ford Motors' overseas production. He was also responsible for the Lincoln Zephyr and Lincoln Continental.

Like his father, Edsel's reputation is clouded over associations with Nazi Germany. Questions linger regarding what degree of control Edsel maintained over Ford plants in Germany and Vichy France during World War II, and concerning to what extent Ford shareholders profited from the Unfree labor the Nazis used at those plants. A United States Department of the Treasury investigation of Edsel for alleged violations of the Trading with the Enemy Act (12 United States Code § 95a) ended shortly after his death in 1943. Ford Motor Company maintains that it lost control of the plants immediately after Germany declared war on the U.S. in 1941, while admitting that some limited profits were received.

Death and legacy Edsel Ford died in 1943 in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan of cancer at age 49. His father, Henry, resumed the presidency of the company and all of Edsel Ford's nonvoting stock was donated through a codicil in his will to the Ford Foundation, which he had founded with his father seven years earlier. He was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery (Detroit).

Each Ford child inherited a large amount of shares in the Ford company and the three sons all worked in the family business. Henry Ford II succeeded his grandfather as president of Ford on September 21, 1945. He is generally credited with rescuing the company after World War II.

Edsel Ford was one of the most significant art benefactors in Detroit history. As president of the Detroit Arts Commission, he commissioned the famous Diego Rivera Detroit Industry mural contained within the Detroit Institute of Arts. He was an early collector of African art and his contributions became part of the core of the original DIA African art collection. After his death his family continued to make significant contributions.

Edsel Ford also helped to finance exploratory expeditions, including Admiral Richard Byrd's historic flight over the North Pole in 1926. Byrd, in his Antarctica expeditions, also financed by Edsel, in gratitude named the Edsel Ford Range of mountains for him. Other Antarctic homages include Ford Massif, Ford Nunataks, and Ford Peak.

Home In 1929 the Ford family moved into their new home, designed by Albert Kahn on shores of Lake St. Clair (North America) in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan. Edsel Ford died in this house in 1943 and his wife lived there until her death in 1976. It was her wish that the property be used for "the benefit of the public." The Edsel and Eleanor Ford House is now open to the public for tours. Located on 87 acres at 1100 Lake Shore RoadGrosse Pointe Shores, Michigan 48236, the house has a fine collection of original antiques and art, and beautiful lakefront grounds. The house currently hosts special events, classes and lectures, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Edsel Ford's name continues in two of the three local high schools in Dearborn, Michigan: Edsel Ford High School and Fordson High School. Fordson was the brand name of a line of tractors and was originally started as a separate company, Henry Ford & Son, later absorbed into the Ford Motor Company. Interstate 94 in the Detroit Metropolitan Area is named the Edsel Ford Freeway.

In 1958 Ford started a new car division called Edsel. The Ford family opposed using Edsel's name for the line; however, the company was no longer entirely owned by the family. The Edsel is remembered as an enormous failure, even though the car sold moderately well in its first year. The Edsel line was discontinued after the 1960 model year.

See also

References Further reading

External links

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