About
Engineer who created the first magnetic recording device, which paved the way for cassette tapes. He won the National Medal of Technology award in 1990 for his contributes to engineering.
Before Fame
He earned a M.S. from the Illinois Institute of Technology.
Trivia
The U.S. Army recorded battle sounds using his invention, and played them to confuse the enemy before the D-Day Normandy landings.
Family Life
He made his magnetic recorder to help his cousin, an aspiring singer.
Associated With
His work helped General Dwight Eisenhower successfully carry out the invasion of Normandy in WWII.
