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The alleged quote has circulated online for years, often alongside messages encouraging people to express their creativity.

“Henry Ford wins the race, and the trophy was this beautiful ... push but also secured backing from a financier. He named his winning car “Sweepstakes,” and today, people remember the ...

Henry Ford's parents left Ireland ... and began to build his own racing cars. They were good enough to attract backers and even partners, and in 1903, he set up the Ford Motor Company.