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Henry J. Kaiser

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American industrialist (1882-1967)

United StatesScientistsLived 1882 to 1967 · aged 85
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Henry John Kaiser was an American industrialist who became known for his shipbuilding and construction projects, then later for his involvement in fostering modern American health care. Prior to World War II, Kaiser was involved in the construction industry; his company was one of those that built the Hoover Dam.

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Historical marker outside Kaiser's childhood homeHistorical marker outside Kaiser's childhood homeKaiser was born in this house near Canajoharie, New York.Kaiser was born in this house near Canajoharie, New York.Poster designating Kaiser as national chairman of the United National Clothing CollectionPoster designating Kaiser as national chairman of the United National Clothing CollectionKaiser-built Liberty ships being outfitted, 1942Kaiser-built Liberty ships being outfitted, 1942Kaiser's name in script on the front of a 1951 Henry J automobileKaiser's name in script on the front of a 1951 Henry J automobileA 1951 Henry J automobileA 1951 Henry J automobileThe Kaiser Center in downtown Oakland served as the headquarters of Kaiser Industries. Up to that time, it was Oakland's tallest building, as well as "the largest office tower west of Chicago".[36]The Kaiser Center in downtown Oakland served as the headquarters of Kaiser Industries. Up to that time, it was Oakland's tallest building, as well as "the largest office tower west of Chicago".[36]

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2009California Hall of Fame
1990Labor Hall of Honor

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Samuel GompersAlso won Labor Hall of HonorTony GwynnAlso won California Hall of FameHarry WarnerAlso won California Hall of FameA. Philip RandolphAlso won Labor Hall of HonorFrances PerkinsAlso won Labor Hall of HonorSam WarnerAlso won California Hall of Fame

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Henry John Kaiser was an American industrialist who became known for his shipbuilding and construction projects, then later for his involvement in fostering modern American health care. Prior to World War II, Kaiser was involved in the construction industry; his company was one of those that built the Hoover Dam. He established the Kaiser Shipyards, which built Liberty ships during World War II, after which he formed Kaiser Aluminum and Kaiser Steel. Kaiser organized Kaiser Permanente health care for his workers and their families. He led Kaiser-Frazer followed by Kaiser Motors, automobile companies known for the safety of their designs. Kaiser was involved in large construction projects such as civic centers and dams, and invested in real estate, later moving into television broadcasting with Kaiser Broadcasting.

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United States
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Lived 1882 to 1967 · aged 85
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