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Ted Ryan
Coverage of Ted Ryan in the Nexus archive.
- America's 250th celebration in nation's capital boosted by iconic automaker's 2-week tribute to innovation
Ford Motor Co. is hosting a two-week exhibit at Union Station in Washington, D.C., showcasing historic vehicles and artifacts to celebrate America's 250th anniversary and the company's role in shaping the nation. The event features 10 vehicles from the Ford Heritage Vault, including a Model T and a 1934 Ford pickup loaned by Jay Leno.
- Henry Ford's assembly line changed the world, and it's still thriving today
Henry Ford's assembly line, introduced at the Ford Highland Park Plant, revolutionized mass production by enabling efficient car manufacturing, starting with the Model T. The assembly line's influence extended beyond automotive, spurring industrial efficiency and prosperity. Today, Ford's Dearborn Truck Plant produces an F-150 every 53 seconds.