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GARRETT MORGAN: Inventor of the Gas Mask and Traffic Signal - Page 2


© Maisah B. Robinson, Ph.D.
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Jul 9, 2000


In addition to Morgan's safety devices, he patented a hair straightener, called G.A. Morgan Hair Refining Cream. He also published "The Cleveland Call" newspaper. Throughout his productive life, Morgan made many contributions to his community, and millions of lives were saved by the use of his gas mask and traffic signal. Morgan formed the National Safety Device Company and G.A. Morgan Safety System Company, both of which received recognition for dependability. He died in 1963 leaving a legacy of a life devoted to bettering the quality of life for all people.

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1.   Jul 27, 2000 11:49 PM
Maisah, I taught middle school and elementary school for five years. For some reason the students always related strongest to the story of Garret Morgan, who is a genuine American hero.

While so mu ...

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