Posted by Arthur P Bloom on Tuesday, December 21, 2004 at 11:18PM :
In Reply to: answer to: Why were FFPWs made posted by RDavis on Tuesday, December 21, 2004 at 11:09PM :
The following is a quote from a Dodge enthusiast website. It's always refreshing to hear an opposing viewpoint.
"At the time the emblem was selected (most likely 1912-1914) it's likely that the Dodge brothers were unaware of its use in Judiasm. In fact, at this time, that symbol was not used universally in this context.
Rumors that are wrong include:
1. They chose the "Star of David" as a Jewish symbol to anger Henry Ford.
Fact: The brothers were actually friends with Ford at the time the time the emblem was selected. They were business partners with Ford and even were guests at Edsel Ford's wedding.
2. They chose the "Star of David" as a Jewish symbol to appease Jewish bankers who financed the business.
Fact: There were no outside investors.
3. The Dodge Brothers were Jewish
Fact: They were not."
Merry Christmas
APB
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