Have you ever wondered how one man's vision over a century ago transformed transportation? Born on July 30, 1863, Henry Ford loved machines from a young age.

At 15, he built his first steam engine. After working as an engineer, he founded the Ford Motor Company in 1903. The Model T, launched in 1908, made him famous and revolutionized the market with mass production and affordable pricing.

In 1913, Ford's assembly line made production faster and cheaper, allowing many people to own cars.

He also championed fair wages, introducing the $5 workday, which doubled workers' pay and boosted the economy.

Henry Ford died on April 7, 1947, but his impact lives on. His ideas transformed America and the world, realizing his dream of a car for every family.