What are the accomplishments of Thomas Edison?

THOMAS A. EDISON LIFE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS. Thomas Alva Edison Was Rather an inventor than a Scientist. With the creation of the light bulb, electric generating system, sound-recording device, motion picture projector, and his observations on the Edison Effect he helped to shape and accelerate the modern society. read more

Thomas Edison was the youngest of seven children of Samuel and Nancy Edison. His father was an exiled political activist from Canada, while his mother was an accomplished school teacher and a major influence in Thomas’ early life. read more

Starting in 1878, Edison and the muckers worked on one of his greatest achievements. The electric light system was more than just the incandescent lamp, or "light bulb." Edison also designed a system of power plants that make the electrical power and the wiring that brings it to people's homes. read more

-Edison, was and still is, the inventor with the most patents.-He invented the first electric light bulb. The first one lasted 40 hours. The second one lasted 225 hours-He invented the movie camera-which is the reason we are able to go to the movie theather today!!-Thomas Edison invented the flouroscope.-Edison also invented the re-chargeable battery. read more