6. Garrett Morgan: Life-Saving Inventor
Garrett Morgan was a prolific inventor whose creations continue to safeguard lives today. He developed the three-position traffic signal, a design that remains central to road safety worldwide. Morgan also invented the safety hood, a device that evolved into the modern gas mask, transforming emergency response and industrial safety. His practical innovations have become integral to daily life, underscoring the lasting power of creative solutions to everyday dangers. Biography
