11 December, 1928
Lewis Howard Latimer died at the age of 80 in Flushing, Queens, New York City.
This marked the end of the life of a prolific inventor, draftsman, and advocate
for civil rights.
11 February, 1918
Lewis Howard Latimer joined the Edison Pioneers, becoming the first person of
color to be admitted to this group of inventors and industry leaders associated
with Thomas Edison. This marked a significant recognition of his contributions
to the field of electrical engineering and invention.
