Neil Vining, left, was one of 64 original hires made when Honda set up its first, ground-breaking plant on US soil in 1979.
Neil Vining, left, was one of 64 original hires made when Honda set up its first, ground-breaking plant on US soil in 1979.
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A local newspaper announces Honda's intention of setting up a manufacturing plant in Marysville, Ohio.
A local newspaper announces Honda's intention of setting up a manufacturing plant in Marysville, Ohio.
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Soichiro Honda, the founder of Honda Motor, inspects plans for the construction of the new motorcycle plant in Marysville.
Soichiro Honda, the founder of Honda Motor, inspects plans for the construction of the new motorcycle plant in Marysville.
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Shige Yoshida, American Honda's retired vice president, was tasked with exploring the possibility of setting up a Honda production plant on US shores in the 1970s.
Shige Yoshida, American Honda's retired vice president, was tasked with exploring the possibility of setting up a Honda production plant on US shores in the 1970s.
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Production began at Honda's Marysville motorcycle plant on September 10, 1979. The CR250R motocross bike was the very first model to be built.
Production began at Honda's Marysville motorcycle plant on September 10, 1979. The CR250R motocross bike was the very first model to be built.
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Hot off the assembly production line, a Japanese worker showcases the CR250R motorcycle model at Honda's Marysville plant.
Hot off the assembly production line, a Japanese worker showcases the CR250R motorcycle model at Honda's Marysville plant.
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Associates pose alongside the CR250R motorcycle model at Honda's first motorcycle plant.
Associates pose alongside the CR250R motorcycle model at Honda's first motorcycle plant.
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Neil Vining was hired to work in the Marysville motorcycle plant in Ohio in 1979
Neil Vining was hired to work in the Marysville motorcycle plant in Ohio in 1979
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This Honda Accord, also known as VIN 001, was the first product to come out of the Marysville Auto Plant in 1982.
This Honda Accord, also known as VIN 001, was the first product to come out of the Marysville Auto Plant in 1982.
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The front of the Marysville motorcycle plant where Neil Vining and Shige Yoshida first worked in 1979.
The front of the Marysville motorcycle plant where Neil Vining and Shige Yoshida first worked in 1979.
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Ohio State Senator Theodore Gray and Honda Motor President Kiyoshi Kawashima attend the Marysville auto plant groundbreaking ceremony in 1980.
Ohio State Senator Theodore Gray and Honda Motor President Kiyoshi Kawashima attend the Marysville auto plant groundbreaking ceremony in 1980.
Soichiro Honda's wife clutches his shirt to prevent him falling while he bows and greets associates at the Marysville plant.
Soichiro Honda's wife clutches his shirt to prevent him falling while he bows and greets associates at the Marysville plant.
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