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Thomas Edison re-creates his electric lamp
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Thomas Edison re-creates his electric lamp
Photograph showing (left to right): President Herbert Hoover, Henry Ford and Thomas Edison, at the re-creation of the lamp which magically awoke the World to a new brilliance fifty years before. The wizard of Menlo Park in New Jersey, reconstructed the lamp in the same laboratory in which he made his original experiments. The meeting of theses three men, Hoover, Ford and Edison, constitutes a saga of American endeavour and opportunity. President Hoover started as an engineer, Ford as a bicycle mechanic and Edison as a newboy and Hawker of fruit on the railway train
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In this historic photograph, three legendary figures of American innovation and entrepreneurship, President Herbert Hoover, Henry Ford, and Thomas Edison, come together to re-create a milestone in the annals of electrical history: the electric lamp. The scene unfolds in Thomas Edison's original laboratory in Menlo Park, New Jersey, where the wizard of invention made his groundbreaking experiments that brought light to the world half a century prior. President Hoover, who started as an engineer, shares a moment of awe and admiration with Henry Ford, the visionary businessman who began as a bicycle mechanic, and Thomas Edison, the newboy and hawker of fruits on the railway train who transformed into a prolific inventor. This meeting of these three pioneers signifies a captivating tale of American determination, ingenuity, and opportunity. Edison's reconstruction of the lamp in his lab serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of the electric light bulb and its profound impact on society. The trio's gathering represents the synergy between scientific discovery and commercial success, showcasing the power of American innovation and the brilliance it has brought to the world.
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