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Mit: Inventor of the Week: George Westinghouse

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This brief article on the life and contributions of George Westinghouse (1846-1914) includes a picture. Read about his air brake as well as his development of the alternating current system.

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railroads
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alternating current, railroad improvements, railroad safety, american railroad, george westinghouse, george westinghouse, jr., lemelson-mit, nikola tesla, westinghouse air brake company, westinghouse electric, compressed-air brake system, railroad frog, rotary steam engine
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Resource Details
Grade
3rd - 8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Handouts & References
Audiences
For Administrator Use
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Lexile Measures
1420L