Garrett Morgan
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 three-way traffic light, and a protective 'smoke hood' notably used in a 1916 tunnel construction disaster rescue. 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 March 4, 1877 |
| Died | July 27, 1963 (aged 86) Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Other names | Big Chief Mason |
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| Known for | Inventing a safety hood protective device and a traffic signal |
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