The Auto Industry: The Dodge Brothers

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In my opinion, the dodge brothers are two great, American innovators who deserve admiration. The Dodge brother worked through much tragedy in their short, unfortunate lives, and made many breakthroughs in the auto industry, impacts that last to this day. From loosing kids(1), to both dieing below the age of 30(2), they had very tragic lives. However, they defied odds and made a lasting name in the auto industry.

First off, the brothers faced growing up in poverty. In their early life, the dodge brother’s father could not even put shoes on their feet in the winter(4). This beginning makes the story of their success even more remarkable. Instead making due with how they were born and staying poor, they worked hard and made their way to becoming

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