Since the 1800's, America has called inventors "World Hero's", for their inventions and their impact on society and way of life. So much so, that inventor Benjamin Franklin was immortalized on the...

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Lewis Howard Latimer, an innovative African American inventor who lived from 1848 to 1928, made significant contributions to civilization that will be remembered forever. Latimer, who was raised by parents who had escaped slavery, had to overcome many obstacles throughout his life because of racial discrimination and cultural constraints. However, his intelligence and brilliance shined through, helping him to establish himself as a key player in the field of electrical engineering. This study honors Latimer for creating the carbon filament, a ground-breaking element that had a significant social influence. Lewis Latimer created the carbon filament in 1881, which was a big advance over the...