The Ford Barn

Special Coupe Frank · 01-30-2013, 10:23 PM

I think by that point (1945?), old Henry was debilitated enough by strokes and other health issues to be cognizant of his own mortality, and surely would have rather seen Ford Motor Company in the hands of Family than an outsider, such as Bennett.

And if there is truth behind the stories that Clara threatened to leave Henry if he did not get rid of Bennett and install HF II as president, I suspect Henry knew better than to chastise HF II for Bennett's firing.

I don't think it was so much "lack of concern" on old Henry's part, but perhaps more of resignation that his reign was over and it was time for a new generation to take-over.

01-30-2013, 10:23 PM	#30
Special Coupe Frank Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northeast Penna Posts: 2,108	Re: Henry Ford on PBS I think by that point (1945?), old Henry was debilitated enough by strokes and other health issues to be cognizant of his own mortality, and surely would have rather seen Ford Motor Company in the hands of Family than an outsider, such as Bennett. And if there is truth behind the stories that Clara threatened to leave Henry if he did not get rid of Bennett and install HF II as president, I suspect Henry knew better than to chastise HF II for Bennett's firing. I don't think it was so much "lack of concern" on old Henry's part, but perhaps more of resignation that his reign was over and it was time for a new generation to take-over.