Lead: Garrett Augustus Morgan excelled in creativity and public service. He invented the predecessor of one of the most familiar sights in the world, the stoplight.

Intro.: A Moment in Time with Dan Roberts.

Content: Garrett Morgan was born in Paris, Kentucky in 1877. His parents had been slaves and raised him on a farm. He received a limited formal schooling but was mostly self-educated.

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