John Fitch (inventor)
John Fitch (January 21, 1743 – July 2, 1798) built the first steamboat in the United States in 1787.
Read more about John Fitch (inventor): Early Life, Steam-powered Boat, Steam Locomotive, Legacy, Memorials
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