Saving the Stoplight

Saving the Stoplight

David G. Stone

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ELC Publishing
Año de edición:
2026
ISBN:
9798237873177
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What if one brilliant idea could save millions of lives?Every time you stop at a red light, you’re benefiting from the genius of Garrett Morgan-a self-taught inventor who transformed America’s deadly streets into the safe, organized roadways we know today.Born to formerly enslaved parents in 1877 Kentucky, Garrett Morgan possessed an unstoppable curiosity and an incredible talent for solving problems. When he witnessed the chaos and danger of early automobile traffic, he didn’t just complain-he invented a solution that would revolutionize transportation forever.This inspiring biography reveals: • How a young man with limited formal education became one of America’s most important inventors • The dramatic true story of Morgan’s heroic tunnel rescue using his life-saving gas mask invention • The ingenious thinking behind the three-position traffic signal that made streets safer worldwide • How one person’s creativity and courage can change the world for everyone

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