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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. During [[World War II]], Kaiser's yards constructed more than 1,500 cargo ships.  
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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. 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>
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Kaiser made significant contributions to the automobile industry with Kaiser-Frazer Corporation cars. As an industrialist, Kaiser was the founder of the affiliated Kaiser Companies.  
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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>
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As a builder, he constructed roads, dams, 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).[http://www.kff.org/]
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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>
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[[Category: United States Industry]]
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== Quotes ==
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*"Trouble is only opportunity in work clothes."
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*"When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt."
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*"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."   
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== References ==
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[[Category: United States Industrialists]]
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