Henry Ford II

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American automotive industry executive (1917-1987)

United States FoundersLived 1917 to 1987 · aged 70

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Henry Ford II, commonly known as "Hank the Deuce," was an American businessman in the automotive industry. He was the oldest son of Edsel Ford I and oldest grandson of Henry Ford.

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Henry Ford II in 1940

Henry Ford II (right) with Max Fisher (center) and John Bugas at the latter's Wyoming ranch

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1969Presidential Medal of Freedom

Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

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SpouseAnne McDonnell

SpouseCristina Ford

SpouseKathleen (?)

FatherEdsel Bryant Ford

MotherEleanor Clay Ford

ChildEdsel Ford II

ChildCharlotte M. Ford

ChildAnne Ford

SiblingWilliam Clay Ford, Sr.

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Henry Ford II, commonly known as "Hank the Deuce," was an American businessman in the automotive industry. He was the oldest son of Edsel Ford I and oldest grandson of Henry Ford. He served as president of the Ford Motor Company from 1945 to 1960, chief executive officer (CEO) from 1947 to 1979, and chairman of the board of directors from 1960 to 1980. Under his leadership, Ford Motor Company became a publicly traded corporation in 1956. From 1943 to 1950, he also served as president of the Ford Foundation.

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