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    Who was the only US president to hold a government patent, and for what invention or process was it issued?

    Question #51425. Asked by hohohaha. (Oct 03 04 12:17 PM)


    Brainyblonde

    		On May 22, 1849 Abraham Lincoln was granted U.S. Patent No. 6,469 "A Device for Buoying Vessels over Shoals."
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    Oct 03 04, 12:32 PM

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