Walt Disney Research Fellow Lanny Smoot holds 106 patents and was inducted into the 2024 class of National Inventors Hall of Fame for his work in theatrical technologies and special effects on Jan. 17.
July 25: Inventor Garrett Morgan used his recently invented gas mask to rescue workers trapped in a gas-filled tunnel, 1916
His last exhibit is a display of legacy and contemporary stand up African-American comedians, producers, writers, publicists and venue owners. The exhibition honors past African American stand-up comedians and features current African American comedians of achievement. In addition, local African Americans.