February 20, 1909 – Hudson is founded
February 20, 2024
When eight businessmen from Detroit approached department store founder Joseph L. Hudson requesting an investment for a new automobile company
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When eight businessmen from Detroit approached department store founder Joseph L. Hudson requesting an investment for a new automobile company
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