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| ===== Founding Dodge Brothers Motor Company ===== | ===== Founding Dodge Brothers Motor Company ===== |
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| In 1914, John and Horace Dodge decided to establish their own automobile company. The resulting **[[dodge_brothers_motor_company|Dodge Brothers Motor Company]]** introduced its first vehicle in November of that year. [(>britannica)] | In 1914, John and Horace Dodge decided to establish their own automobile company. The resulting **[[organization:dodge|Dodge Brothers Motor Company]]** introduced its first vehicle in November of that year. [(>britannica)] |
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| The company's automobiles quickly gained a reputation for durability, reliability, and engineering quality. Unlike many competitors, Dodge vehicles featured all-steel bodies and robust mechanical designs that appealed to consumers seeking dependable transportation. [(>automotivehall)] | The company's automobiles quickly gained a reputation for durability, reliability, and engineering quality. Unlike many competitors, Dodge vehicles featured all-steel bodies and robust mechanical designs that appealed to consumers seeking dependable transportation. [(>automotivehall)] |
| ===== Legacy ===== | ===== Legacy ===== |
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| John Dodge occupies an important place in the history of Michigan manufacturing and the American automobile industry. Through his work with **[[ford_motor_company|Ford Motor Company]]** and later **[[dodge_brothers_motor_company|Dodge Brothers Motor Company]]**, he helped shape the development of modern automobile production. [(>fordarchives)] [(>britannica)] | John Dodge occupies an important place in the history of Michigan manufacturing and the American automobile industry. Through his work with **[[organization:ford_motor_company|Ford Motor Company]]** and later **[[organization:dodge|Dodge Brothers Motor Company]]**, he helped shape the development of modern automobile production. [(>fordarchives)] [(>britannica)] |
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| The company he co-founded became one of Detroit's most important automotive manufacturers and ultimately formed a major component of **[[chrysler_corporation|Chrysler Corporation]]** following its acquisition in 1928. Today, the Dodge brand continues under **[[stellantis_north_america|Stellantis North America]]**, preserving the legacy of the Dodge brothers more than a century after the company's founding. [(chryslerhistory>Chrysler Historical Archives. https://www.stellantis.com)] [(>chryslerhistory)] | The company he co-founded became one of Detroit's most important automotive manufacturers and ultimately formed a major component of **[[organizations:chrysler_corporation|Chrysler Corporation]]** following its acquisition in 1928. Today, the Dodge brand continues under **[[organization:stellantis_north_america|Stellantis North America]]**, preserving the legacy of the Dodge brothers more than a century after the company's founding. [(chryslerhistory>Chrysler Historical Archives. https://www.stellantis.com)] [(>chryslerhistory)] |
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| John Dodge's influence extends beyond the vehicles that carried his name. His contributions to manufacturing, engineering, and industrial development helped establish Michigan as one of the most important centers of automotive production in world history. [(>hf)] [(>automotivehall)] | John Dodge's influence extends beyond the vehicles that carried his name. His contributions to manufacturing, engineering, and industrial development helped establish Michigan as one of the most important centers of automotive production in world history. [(>hf)] [(>automotivehall)] |
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| * **[[horace_elgin_dodge|Horace Elgin Dodge]]** | * **[[horace_elgin_dodge|Horace Elgin Dodge]]** |
| * **[[dodge_brothers_motor_company|Dodge Brothers Motor Company]]** | * **[[organization:dodge|Dodge Brothers Motor Company]]** |
| * **[[dodge|Dodge]]** | * **[[dodge|Dodge]]** |
| * **[[henry_ford|Henry Ford]]** | * **[[henry_ford|Henry Ford]]** |
| * **[[ford_motor_company|Ford Motor Company]]** | * **[[organization:ford_motor_company|Ford Motor Company]]** |
| * **[[chrysler_corporation|Chrysler Corporation]]** | * **[[chrysler_corporation|Chrysler Corporation]]** |
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