updraught
Well-known member
A bit long but ...
https://youtu.be/aP8spBrMHl8?si=kwAU-de9qrZpuICz
Be sure to read the explanation that goes with it.
"In one of his first moves, Edsel Ford showed his true character in authorizing additional money after the purchase saying, “in addition we voluntarily paid all of the general creditors. This additional amount, aggregating more than $4 million, was paid purely out of generosity and without any obligation whatsoever to do so. In addition to this, a gift of $363,000 in cash was made to Mr. Henry Leland on his 79th birthday, which was the equivalent of his investment in the old company.”
https://youtu.be/aP8spBrMHl8?si=kwAU-de9qrZpuICz
Be sure to read the explanation that goes with it.
"In one of his first moves, Edsel Ford showed his true character in authorizing additional money after the purchase saying, “in addition we voluntarily paid all of the general creditors. This additional amount, aggregating more than $4 million, was paid purely out of generosity and without any obligation whatsoever to do so. In addition to this, a gift of $363,000 in cash was made to Mr. Henry Leland on his 79th birthday, which was the equivalent of his investment in the old company.”
