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Yes, Thaddeus Lowe did invent the Hot Air Balloon!
Thaddeus Lowe was the inventor of the hot air balloon. Abraham Lincoln and Thaddeus Lowe used this technology to survey battlefields and spy when they could.
Thaddeus S. C. Lowe was born on 1832-08-20.
Thaddeus S. C. Lowe died on 1913-01-16.
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Union balloonist Thaddeus Lowe was able to observe the defenses of Richmond, Virginia. His balloons sometimes reached a height of 1,000 feet.
he invented the compression ice machine in 1866
Thaddeus Lowe invented the ice machine on June 21, 1866. His invention, known as the "Lowe's Ice Machine," was pivotal for the production of artificial ice, which had significant implications for refrigeration and food preservation. This innovation laid the groundwork for modern refrigeration technology.
You can learn from a great deal about Thaddeus Lowe, and probably find an answer to your question, in Stephen Poleskie's recently published book THE BALLOONIST: The Story of T.S.C. Lowe; Inventor, Scientist, Magician, and Father of the U.S. Air Force. This book is available at most libraries and bookstores, and online at Amazon.com