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I just finished part 2; He talked about how much the $5 work day changed things. For one, his employees would get overcharged in stores, so Ford created a company store. Ford tried his hand at being an influencer (toward peace and ending WWI). He also ran for senate. There's a bit about his anti-Semitism, which was rather nonsensical. Ford was an incredible businessman and quirky guy

This book is an interesting way to learn about a particular segment of US history. And Douglas Brinkley is so good and making everything sound fascinating. I didn't realize farming was such grueling lonely labor before the automobile. Also, the assembly line did make work tiresome. But it also made stuff affordable. And Ford did back it up with a $5 day wage (double the old wage), which really boosted morale.