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A round medal that looks like a coin, embossed with Morgan’s portrait and the words Garrett A. Morgan, Inventor, 1877–1963

I would like to share the fascinating story of arguably one of the most famous, prolific, and well-documented African American inventors, Garrett A...

Close-up of the Zip-R-Lok security clasp on a red purse

If you are someone who has been concerned about theft from your carry bag or handbag, and use some type of anti-theft or anti-pickpocket device, this...

X-ray image of contents of a briefcase

I was personally involved in this invention story. It solved an unrecognized problem that emerged in 1968 and was such a new issue that no one foresaw...

A small thermal printer producing a time badge.

Invention stories are often about new ideas that arise when inventors recognize solutions to problems they are experiencing. But this invention story...

NASCAR racers take a turn around the track.

NASCAR racing legend Dale Earnhardt was on turn three of the final lap of the 2001 season-opening Daytona 500 when Sterling Marlin’s car came in...

WWII propaganda poster.

During our Inventing the Surveillance Society symposium on Oct. 25, we will be featuring World War II posters from the Archives Center in an “objects...

Logo for Inventing the Surveillance Society symposium, picturing a pole-mounted CCTV.

We are being watched. Anytime we enter a building, place a phone call, swipe a credit card, or visit a website, our actions are observed, recorded...