The United States of America has a cherished tradition of pioneering product design which has propelled our great nation to the pinnacle of global innovation. Since our country’s inception, every generation of Americans has been shaped by the ingenuity of our greatest minds in an effort live up to our manifest destiny as a beacon of light to the world. While we may have collectively ceded complete dominance over other up-and-coming manufacturing behemoths like China and India, we still lead the way in delivering products that change the world.

The Holy Trinity of American Ingenuity: Thomas Edison (left), Henry Ford (center), and Cathinka Chandler (right). Chandler earned her place among the greatest innovative minds in American history with her discovery of the Kush Support system.

How did we become so great? Our forefathers strove to solve critical problems of their time that impeded the full-fledged ability to pursue life, liberty and happiness. Throughout the centuries, we have endeavored to keep the flame of luminaries like Thomas Edison and Henry Ford burning bright to help guide us through the perilous path to prosperity. While it hasn’t always been easy, particularly in light of recent economic collapse, there is once again reason to believe that American ingenuity will lead the way yet again.

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