License Plate Attachment, "Ford Good Drivers League Member," 1940
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Ford Motor Company created the Good Drivers League in 1940. Headed by Edsel Ford, the League promoted safe driving habits among high school students. The League initially invited boys to compete in state and national championships--girls would join in 1941. Contestants wrote essays and participated in driving tests. National champions won trophies and scholarships. America's entry into World War II ended the program.
Ford Motor Company created the Good Drivers League in 1940. Headed by Edsel Ford, the League promoted safe driving habits among high school students. The League initially invited boys to compete in state and national championships--girls would join in 1941. Contestants wrote essays and participated in driving tests. National champions won trophies and scholarships. America's entry into World War II ended the program.
Artifact
Sign (Declaratory or advertising artifact)
Date Made
1940
Subject Date
1940
Creators
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
64.167.440.20
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Metal
Color
Blue
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 5.875 in
Width: 6.125 in
Length: .25 in
Inscriptions
FORD GOOD DRIVERS LEAGUE 1940 MEMBER
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