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🔔 Bell’s Patent Race Against Elisha Gray: Representative Joseph Blackburn, to aid Alexander Graham Bell, delayed Elisha Gray’s patent submission by adjusting the clock in the U.S. Patent Office.
📜 Jeannette Rankin Rode a Horse to Connect with Voters: Jeannette Rankin, the first woman elected to Congress, rode a horse across Montana to campaign for her seat. She connected with voters in a personal and genuine way, showing that determination and authenticity can take you far—even on horseback!
🔧 Lincoln’s Inventive Mind: Abraham Lincoln is the only U.S. president to hold a patent; he invented a device to lift boats over shoals.
🎨 John Quincy Adams Loved to Paint: While serving as the sixth president, John Quincy Adams found relaxation in painting. He was known to create landscape artworks during his downtime. This quiet hobby gave him a creative outlet and a sense of calm amidst his duties as president.
🎵 Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Antonin Scalia Bonded Over Opera: Supreme Court Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Antonin Scalia, despite having very different views on the law, were the best of friends thanks to their mutual love of opera. They even appeared together on stage in an opera production—showing how shared passions can bridge any divide.
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