Unsung American Hero Boykin, Otis

by *Mahogany Goddess of P.H.A.E.T Posted 2011/11/26 19:57:00

Related Topics: Computer, Missiles, Cash, Hero, Illinois, Burglar, University, Register, Filter, Technology, Computers, European, Television, Career, Missile

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(1920-1982)

Educated at Fisk University and Illinois Institute of Technology, Boykin began his career as a laboratory assistant and quickly showed his brilliance as an innovator. Among the devices he invented were various resistors used in guided missiles, computers, radios, and televisions; a burglar-proof cash register; a chemical air filter; and a control unit for cardiac pacemakers. From 1964 until his death , Boykin worked as a consultant to a number of American and European firms.

Reference; Schomburg Center

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Freight85 2012/09/24 22:05:08

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Thanks for sharing the knowledge...

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Junior-BN-0 2011/11/27 17:51:54

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Excellent post, Latrice :-D

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*Mahoga... to Junior-... 2011/11/27 17:53:15

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Thank you Junior ;-)

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Junior-... to *Mahoga... 2011/11/27 20:38:08

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You're welcome. :-D

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shultzhound 2011/11/27 14:22:45

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Very good Latrice, these are things that should be shared on Sodahead since there is so much lack of knowledge concerning the contribution of the American black to our history and nation, thank you for taking the time to share.

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Rore73 2011/11/27 04:31:12

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Sounds like a really smart

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rwsncool 2011/11/27 02:47:30

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great job

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*Mahoga... to rwsncool 2011/11/27 02:49:28

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Thanks ;-)

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rwsncool to *Mahoga... 2011/11/27 02:51:06

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lookin forward to more of such stuffs

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JanHopkins 2011/11/26 22:52:10

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Always nice to learn about our great inventors.

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The Duke 2011/11/26 22:49:50

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Great post!

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*Mahoga... to The Duke 2011/11/26 22:58:42

Thank you ;-)

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DiViews2013 2011/11/26 22:31:45

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Thanks for sharing!

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*Mahoga... to DiViews... 2011/11/26 22:35:22 (edited)

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Your welcome D, I'm trying to show people how important history is and the unsung heroes of America.

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tommyg - POTL- PWCM-JLA 2011/11/26 20:29:44

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Never heard of him. Thanks for the info.

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*Mahoga... to tommyg ... 2011/11/26 20:35:14

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Your welcome, just shining light on those history has overlooked, even though his contribution was greatly important.

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