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African American History: Garrett Augustus Morgan

Posted on February 4, 2012 by SouthernGirl2

Garrett Augustus Morgan, Sr. (March 4, 1877 – August 27, 1963) was an inventor who invented a type of respiratory protective hood (conceptually similar to modern gas masks), a type of traffic signal, and a hair-straightening preparation. He is renowned … Continue reading →

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