In 1888 on Ellis Island, exactly one hundred years before I was born, Charles Steinmetz, a German engineer was nearly turned away by immigration officials. The reason? Simply because he was a dwarf, measuring four feet in height.

But a friend convinced the officials that Charles was a genius who would eventually be of great service to America. Fortunately, he was given the chance and did not disappoint.

Before long, scientists and engineers were traveling all over just to meet with him.

Not long after, Henry Ford was having some trouble at his plant. His engineers couldn't solve the problem so he called Charles Steinmetz.