Home >> Kids and Teens >> People and Society >> Biography >> Inventors >> Morgan, Garrett About Garrett A. Morgan Biographical sketch presented by the United States Department of Transportation. Black Inventor: Garrett Morgan Tells how the sewing machine repairman solved major safety problems of his day. Kentucky Tales: Garrett Morgan Explores how a man with only six years of formal education became known as a genius inventor. Engines of our Ingenuity: Garrett Morgan Describes the struggles Morgan, himself the son of a slave, faced as he worked to meet human needs. Also available in RealAudio format. The Inventions of Garrett Morgan Virtual exhibit portrays Morgan's life, his most important inventions, the act of heroism that brought him national recognition, and his work to improve civil rights. Inventor of the Week: Garrett A. Morgan Tells how Morgan created a gas mask to save the lives of firefighters. Garrett Morgan The inventions and life of Garrett Morgan. Includes original patent drawings.
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