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Cornelius Henderson
Episode 106
Published 2 weeks, 2 days ago
Description
Cornelius L. Henderson overcame racial barriers to become one of the first African American engineers and helped design two of Michigan's most important landmarks: the Ambassador Bridge and the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel. His 47-year career is a powerful example of perseverance, innovation, and leadership, leaving a lasting impact on Michigan's history and the connection between the United States and Canada.
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