On this day, Frederick McKinley Jones—an African-American inventor who passed in 1961—was posthumously honored for his groundbreaking contributions to modern refrigeration. Jones developed the first automatic refrigeration system for long-haul trucks in the 1930s, transforming the transportation of perishable goods. His invention was later adapted for trains, ships, and aircraft, reshaping food distribution and enabling the rise of the frozen food industry. His innovations revolutionized American eating habits and logistics on a global scale.
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