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National Inventors Hall of Fame
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Thomas L. Jennings
1791-01-01 – 1856-01-01
Life & Legacy
Thomas L. Jennings (c. 1791 – February 12, 1859) was an African-American inventor, tradesman, entrepreneur, and abolitionist in New York City, New York. He has the distinction of being the first African-American patent-holder in history; he was granted the patent in 1821 for his novel method of dry cleaning. Jennings' invention, along with his business expertise, yielded a significant personal fortune, much of which he put into the abolitionist movement in the United States.
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inventor
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National Inventors Hall of Fame
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National Inventors Hall of Fame
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Elizabeth Jennings Graham
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