Henry Ford, founder of the Ford Motor Company, astonished
the business world when he introduced a $5 per day minimum
wage to qualified workers. It was more than double the rate of
most of Ford’s employees. The move proved to be extremely
Profitable and raised productivity.
05
Jan
IT WAS ON THIS DAY IN 1914
29
Dec
U.S. PRESIDENT BORN ON THIS DAY IN 1808
Andrew Johnson was the 17th President of the United States,
following the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. He
was in office from 1865 until 1869. Johnson was the first U.S.
President to be impeached. Most political historians rated him
as being among the worst of this countries presidents.
An artists illustration of Johnson’s impeachment trial in the United
States Senate.
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28
Dec
DENZEL WASHINGTON IS 56 TODAY
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