In 1899, Henry Ford left his job at Edison's company and established his own business in the automotive industry. Ford Motor Company was founded in 1903, and just a few years later in 1908, the Ford Model T was released. Although automobiles from other manufacturers were already available at that time, they came at an expensive price. Per History, the Model T was the first automobile that many could afford. In fact, the majority of Americans were able to purchase the vehicle when it came out.

By that time, Ford had already made a name for himself, and it was then when his friendship with Thomas Edison solidified. Throughout the years, the two men collaborated on projects, but their relationship went beyond business, as Medium reported. In fact, when Edison's company burned down and the insurance didn't cover everything that was destroyed, Ford willingly loaned Edison $100,000 to cover the expenses. Between 1914 to 1924, Ford and Edison took camping trips together as well. They were joined by other prominent names, including naturalist John Burroughs and Harvey Firestone of the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company.

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