World War II turned the American aviation industry into a huge, high-tech giant. The war spurred the production of more than 300,000 warplanes, among them some of the greatest planes of all time: the C-47 [...]
He made the automobile accessible to the common man. The common man made him rich. Henry Ford was one of the great innovators of our time. When the car he invented became so popular he [...]
As the 38th U.S. president, Gerald Ford holds the unique position of being the only person to serve as both vice president and president without ever being elected. Sometimes called the “accidental President”, Ford’s refreshing [...]
Ships, trains, planes, and automobiles – chances are that one or more has taken you for a ride. But have you considered how deeply each has contributed to the development and transformation of America? Join [...]