Edsel Ford References Edsel Ford American industrialist Ask Anything Homework Help Written by The Information Architects of Encyclopaedia Britannica The Information Architects maintain a master list of the topics included in the corpus of Encyclopædia Britannica, and create and manage the relationships between them. The Information Architects of Encyclopaedia Britannica Britannica AI Ask Anything Learn about this topic in these articles: Edsel…name commemorates Henry Ford’s son, Edsel (1893–1943), who had been the much loved and appreciated president of the Ford Motor Company from 1919 until his death at age 49. Edsel Ford’s three sons objected to the use of their father’s name, and indeed Ford conducted extensive market research and gathered… Read More…name commemorates Henry Ford’s son, Edsel (1893–1943), who had been the much loved and appreciated president of the Ford Motor Company from 1919 until his death at age 49. Edsel Ford’s three sons objected to the use of their father’s name, and indeed Ford conducted extensive market research and gathered… Read MoreFord Motor Company/ 1940s–1960s: Evolution of leadership and product expansionHenry Ford’s son, Edsel Ford (1893–1943), took over as president in 1919. In 1942, Ford Motor Company shifted its focus from civilian cars to the production of vehicles, planes, and tanks for the U.S. military during World War II. Read MoreHenry Ford’s son, Edsel Ford (1893–1943), took over as president in 1919. In 1942, Ford Motor Company shifted its focus from civilian cars to the production of vehicles, planes, and tanks for the U.S. military during World War II. Read More
