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Likewise, history books celebrate its founder henry ford as one of the nations greatest industrialists. Bryce hoffman has done a stellar job of capturing the ford storyand more to the point showing us how mulally did it. Whether we adore, ignore, or deplore them, they all influence our culture, and color the way america is perceived by the world. How henry ford, harvey firestone, and thomas edison pioneered. Hoffman, one of america s best auto industry reporters, has written a timely book about the relevance of ford that serves as a larger metaphor for america at large. The new york times called american icon a compelling narrative that reads more like a thriller than a business book. Yes, it might not be for the right generation, but just enjoy the fact the actress in the prime of her career was hawking the quintessential muscle car. Ranging from the alamo to muhammad ali, from john wayne to the zipper, this selection of american icons represents essential elements of our culture, including law, art, food, religion, and science. What would actor steve mcqueen have raced through the streets of san francisco in bullitt.
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