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| − | '''Henry J. Kaiser''' (May 9, 1882-August 24, 1967) was a prominent [[American]] industrialist known as the father of modern shipbuilding. His concepts are still widely used today by almost all shipyards thoughout the world. During [[World War II]], Kaiser's yards constructed more than 1,500 cargo ships.<ref>[http://www.bookrags.com/biography/henry-john-kaiser/ | + | '''Henry J. Kaiser''' (May 9, 1882-August 24, 1967) was a prominent [[American]] industrialist known as the father of modern shipbuilding. His concepts are still widely used today by almost all shipyards thoughout the world. During [[World War II]], Kaiser's yards constructed more than 1,500 cargo ships. <ref>[http://www.bookrags.com/biography/henry-john-kaiser/]Shipbuilding</ref> |
| − | Kaiser made significant contributions to the automobile industry with Kaiser-Frazer Corporation cars.<ref>[http://www.seriouswheels.com/1950-1959/1951-Kaiser-Henry-J-Blue.htm 1951 Kaiser, Henry J Model | + | Kaiser made significant contributions to the automobile industry with Kaiser-Frazer Corporation cars. <ref>[http://www.seriouswheels.com/1950-1959/1951-Kaiser-Henry-J-Blue.htm]1951 Kaiser, Henry J Model</ref> As an industrialist, Kaiser was the founder of the many affiliated Kaiser Companies. <ref>[http://home.earthlink.net/~peterferko/keweb/aboutke/history.htm]Kaiser Engineers</ref> <ref>[http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/150/sesq3kaiser]Honolulu Advertiser article</ref> |
| − | As a builder, he constructed roads, dams ( | + | As a builder, he constructed roads, dams ([[Hoover Dam]]), tunnels, ships and a dozen industries in a half century. As the founder of a medical care program ( Kaiser-Permanente Health), he worked with partnerships of physicians, built hospitals and clinics, established a nursing school and contributed to medical education. His ideas were the foundation of all modern-day Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO's).<ref>[http://www.kff.org/]Kaiser Foundation Health</ref> |
Revision as of 23:34, September 16, 2007
Henry J. Kaiser (May 9, 1882-August 24, 1967) was a prominent American industrialist known as the father of modern shipbuilding. His concepts are still widely used today by almost all shipyards thoughout the world. During World War II, Kaiser's yards constructed more than 1,500 cargo ships. [1]
Kaiser made significant contributions to the automobile industry with Kaiser-Frazer Corporation cars. [2] As an industrialist, Kaiser was the founder of the many affiliated Kaiser Companies. [3] [4]
As a builder, he constructed roads, dams (Hoover Dam), tunnels, ships and a dozen industries in a half century. As the founder of a medical care program ( Kaiser-Permanente Health), he worked with partnerships of physicians, built hospitals and clinics, established a nursing school and contributed to medical education. His ideas were the foundation of all modern-day Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO's).[5]
Quotes
- "Trouble is only opportunity in work clothes."
- "When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt."
- "I always have to dream up there against the stars. If I don't dream I'll make it, I won't even get close."