Henry J. Kaiser Company
Henry John Kaiser (May 9, 1882 – August 24, 1967) was an American industrialist who became known as the father of modern American shipbuilding. Prior to World War II, Kaiser was involved in the construction industry; his company was one of those that built the Hoover Dam. He established the Kaiser Shipyards, which built Liberty ships during World War II, after which he formed Kaiser Aluminum and Kaiser Steel. Kaiser organized Kaiser Permanente health care for his workers and their families. He led Kaiser-Frazer followed by Kaiser Motors, automobile companies known for the safety of their designs. Kaiser was involved in large construction projects such as civic centers and dams, and invested in real estate, later moving into television broadcasting. With his wealth, he established the Kaiser Family Foundation, a nonprofit, non-partisan, charitable organization. Early life Kaiser was born on May 9, 1882, in Sprout Brook, New York, the son of Franz and Anna Marie (né ...
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Sprout Brook, New York
Sprout Brook is a Hamlet (New York), hamlet in the Town of Canajoharie, New York, Canajoharie in Montgomery County, New York, Montgomery County, New York (state), New York, United States. It is located west of Albany, New York, Albany. New York State Route 163 (NY 163) passes through the hamlet, as does Bowmans Creek. See also * Van Deusenville, New York The birthplace of Henry J. Kaiser a captain of industry. References

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