Henry J. Kaiser
Henry J. Kaiser Born (1882-05-09)May 9, 1882 Sprout Brook, New York, U.S. Died August 24, 1967(1967-08-24) (aged 85) Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. Occupation Industrialist Children Edgar Kaiser, Sr Relatives Edgar Kaiser, Jr (grandson) Henry Kaiser (grandson) Henry John Kaiser (May 9, 1882 – August 24, 1967) was an American industrialist who became known as the father of modern American shipbuilding. 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. With his acquired wealth, he initiated the Kaiser Family Foundation, a nonprofit, non-partisan, charitable organization.