June 6, 1925 – Chrysler is founded
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On this day in 1925 Walter Chrysler founded Chrysler Corporation when he reorganized the Maxwell Motor Company under the new
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April 2, 1875 – Walter Chrysler is born
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After a long stint as a mechanic and machinist who worked his way up in rank in the railroad industry,
August 18, 1940 – Walter Chrysler dies
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The founder of the Chrysler Corporation, Walter P. Chrysler, passed away on this day in 1940 after succumbing to a
July 13, 1978 – Lee Iacocca fired from Ford Motor Company
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July 24, 1954 – Former Chrysler CEO Thomas LaSorda is born
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