The Windshield Wiper: A Female Innovation

The video explores the story of Mary Anderson, an Alabama businesswoman who invented the windshield wiper in 1903. Despite initial rejection from manufacturers, her design became standard in vehicles decades later. Although she never profited from her invention due to an expired patent, her contribution significantly improved driving safety. The video highlights her legacy and the importance of her innovation in the Museum of Artifacts that Made America.

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