Thomas Edison National Historical Park
Edison's Complicated Legacy
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Edison's legacy is complicated.
He created technologies and businesses that changed daily life. He also competed aggressively and worked within a world of patents, corporate power and industrial rivalry.
Understanding both sides makes the story stronger.
This site is not a monument only to one person. It is a record of how modern innovation was built.