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January 16, 2024

January 16, 2024 11:30 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

DID YOU KNOW? for January 16 – 29, 2024

Lewis Latimer (1848-1928), the youngest son born to parents who had escaped from slavery just six years before his birth, was a talented African-American inventor. Latimer worked in Thomas Edison’s lab and designed several light bulb improvements. He also made significant inventions in the areas of air conditioning and railroad cars.

Learn More:
https://invention.si.edu/innovative-lives-lewis-latimer-1848-1928-renaissance-man


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