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John Greenough receives the first U.S. sewing machine patent

John Greenough was granted the first patent for the sewing machine in the United States, marking a significant advancement in textile production. Greenough's design featured a lockstitch mechanism that mimicked hand sewing and greatly increased efficiency in clothing manufacturing. The patent allowed Greenough to secure production rights, enabling him to develop his invention commercially. This was a pivotal moment in the industrial revolution, transforming how garments were made and changing the textile industry forever.

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