Thomas Edison

Thomas Alva Edison was one of America’s most important and famous inventors. Edison invented and improved upon things that changed our world. Some of the things he invented, he did by himself. Some he did with other people. Just about all his inventions are still around today and are commonly used. Thomas Edison is was an individual whose actions have made a significant contribution to life in America.
“In 1868 Edison made his first patented invention, the Electrical Vote Recorder” (Silverberg 45). This invention would save hours through the elimination of roll-calls, while the voice vote would no longer be used. “On borrowed money Edison went to Washington to offer his vote-counter to Congress” (Silverberg 45). Congress was not interested in purchasing this because it counted votes too quickly. Edison then vowed he would never again invent anything unless there was a commercial demand for it.
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