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Ford donated 15,000 custom face masks for those attending the inauguration following months of PPE efforts and early criticism from Trump

The masks bore the logos of the 59th inauguration and the JCCIC, which plans presidential inaugurations.

Ford has produced PPE throughout the pandemic, including millions of ventilators, gowns, and face shields. Ford autoworkers produced 15,000 face masks that were donated to attendees ahead of Wednesday's inauguration. The masks bear the logos of the 59th inauguration and the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, which plans and executes presidential inaugurations. The emblems were printed by, which is based in Ford's home state of Michigan.

"As a storied American company that employs more autoworkers than any other manufacturer, it's a huge honor for Ford to support a tradition so fundamental to our democracy," Jim Farley, president and CEO of Ford Motor Company, said in a statement. "We've been a leader in COVID mitigation efforts since April, and donating these masks only furthers our commitment to keep families and communities safe as we gather for this important moment in history.

 

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