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Washington, D.C., April 27. His 1921 Model T Ford polished to a mirror like finish, Ernest A. Franke, elderly Washingtonian, drove to the White House executive offices to day with intentions of showing the ancient model to Henry Ford.   Michigan’s own Henry Ford, born in Greenfield, is credited with inspiring business and societal transformations View Website VIP Subscription

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