Garrett Morgan
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Garrett Augustus Morgan Sr. (March 4, 1877 – July 27, 1963) was an American inventor, businessman, and community leader. His most notable inventions were a type of two-way traffic light,[1] and a protective 'smoke hood'[2] notably used in a 1916 tunnel construction disaster rescue.[3][4] Morgan also discovered and developed a chemical hair-processing and straightening solution. He created a successful company called "G. A. Morgan Hair Refining Company" based on his hair product inventions along with a complete line of haircare products and became involved in the civic and political advancement of African Americans, especially in and around Cleveland, Ohio.
Garrett Morgan | |
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Born | Garrett Augustus Morgan (1877-03-04)March 4, 1877 |
Died | July 27, 1963(1963-07-27) (aged 86) Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
Other names | Big Chief Mason |
Occupation | |
Known for | Inventing a safety hood protective device and a traffic signal |