The Making of a Man-O-Warsman / Twenty-Five Millionth Ford Part 2
Description
The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: a. “The noblest traditions in our history are written in the annals of the Navy, for here lives the spirit of Paul Jones, of Farragut and Dewey, aflame in the breast of young America.” Battle exercises in woods and on field. “If your boy has joined the Navy you may know he fares well. If he is about to join you may rest assured that no better training or a greater opportunity to serve his God and country await him anywhere.” Marines and sailors in mock battle - medical units picking up ‘wounded’ - sailors attacking through woods - lines of sailors on field - flag flying. [1917] b. Henry and Edsel Ford in Twenty-Five Millionth Ford coming off final assembly line - Henry Ford in Quadricycle, Edsel Ford in Twenty-Five Millionth, shaking hands, posing - Henry and Edsel Ford looking under hood of Twenty-Five Millionth, posing beside and in car - Edsel Ford driving car onto rack for final inspection, workers. [1937]
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