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Thomas L. Jennings
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Thomas L. Jennings
Born: 1791, New York
Died: 1856, New York
He invented the process of dry-scouring to clean clothes.
Early Life
- He was born in New York
- He was born into a free family during the time of slavery.
- He was married and had 3 kids.
Career
- He started as a dry-cleaning tailor by trade
- He started a business of dry-cleaning
- During his business he invented the process of dry-scouring
Dry-scouring
-Dry-scouring is a chemical solvent instead of water which made cleaning clothes more efficient and less work.
Achievements
- He was the first African American to receive a patent.
- He was the secretary of the first annual conventions of the people of color.
- He organized the Legal Rights Association in 1855 in New York.
Challenges
-He was discriminated against.
- He didn't get as many privileges as Caucasian people.
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