Life is a series of experiences, each one of which makes us bigger, even though sometimes it is hard to realize this. For the world was built to develop character, and we must learn that the setbacks and grieves which we endure help us in our marching onward.

] that book by Henry Ford "The International Jew. Symphonic composer Ferde Grofe composed a tone poem in Henry Ford's honor (1938). He contributed substantially to the community building a chapel and schoolhouse and employing numerous local residents.

As owner of the Ford Motor Company he became one of the richest and best-known people in the world. Ford left most of his vast wealth to the Ford Foundation but arranged for his family to control the company permanently. Ford had a global vision with consumerism as the key to peace.