Historical Events tagged with "abraham lincoln"
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Technology & Innovation
Lincoln is Granted a Patent for Boat Lift
May 22nd, 1849 175 years ago
Abraham Lincoln was issued a patent for his invention aimed at lifting boats over obstacles in rivers and streams. This unique invention, which utilized bellows to create buoyancy, made Lincoln the only U.S. president to hold a patent. The patent, granted by the U.S. Patent Office, reflects Lincoln's inventive spirit and his interests in technology and engineering.
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