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- Official Civil Defense Air Raid Instructions, 1950-1958 -
- 1950-1958
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Official Civil Defense Air Raid Instructions, 1950-1958
- The Ford Good Drivers League: One Man's Contribution to the Highway Safety Problem, 1941 - Ford Motor Company created the Good Drivers League in 1940. Headed by Edsel Ford, the League promoted safe driving habits among high school students. The League initially invited boys to compete in state and national championships--girls would join in 1941. Contestants wrote essays and participated in driving tests. National champions won trophies and scholarships. America's entry into World War II ended the program.
- 1941
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The Ford Good Drivers League: One Man's Contribution to the Highway Safety Problem, 1941
Ford Motor Company created the Good Drivers League in 1940. Headed by Edsel Ford, the League promoted safe driving habits among high school students. The League initially invited boys to compete in state and national championships--girls would join in 1941. Contestants wrote essays and participated in driving tests. National champions won trophies and scholarships. America's entry into World War II ended the program.
- Distinguished Service Medal Awarded to Henry Ford by the American Legion, 1935 - Henry Ford was recognized as more than an automotive industrialist; throughout his many years in the public eye he was acknowledged by many civic and corporate associations. This Distinguished Service Medal was awarded to Henry Ford by the Chicago branch of the American Legion in 1935.
- 1939
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Distinguished Service Medal Awarded to Henry Ford by the American Legion, 1935
Henry Ford was recognized as more than an automotive industrialist; throughout his many years in the public eye he was acknowledged by many civic and corporate associations. This Distinguished Service Medal was awarded to Henry Ford by the Chicago branch of the American Legion in 1935.
- Birthday Card from American Legion Fort Dearborn Post No. 364 to Henry Ford, 1937 - Friends and well-wishers throughout the country sent birthday greetings to the Henry Ford each July 30th. Many sent telegrams, some mailed cards and still others created special gifts or keepsakes for the famous automaker.
- July 30, 1937
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Birthday Card from American Legion Fort Dearborn Post No. 364 to Henry Ford, 1937
Friends and well-wishers throughout the country sent birthday greetings to the Henry Ford each July 30th. Many sent telegrams, some mailed cards and still others created special gifts or keepsakes for the famous automaker.