In the sweltering summer of 1923, Washington D.C. was abuzz with the unexpected news that Henry Ford, the renowned industrialist and founder of the Ford Motor Company, was seriously considering a run for the White House. The ripple effects of this announcement sent shockwaves through the nation, leaving both Republican and Democratic party managers in a state of utter bewilderment.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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