Black History Month 2013: Do you know these African American inventors?

Black History Month 2013: Do you know these African American inventors?Jan Ernst Matzelinger

Jan Ernst Matzeliger (1852–1889) invented a shoemaking machine that increased shoemaking speed by 900%!


Fast Fact: In 1992, the U.S. made a postage stamp in honor of Matzeliger.

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