1. Hudson Maxim, was an American inventor and chemist who invented a variety of explosives, including smokeless gunpowder, Thomas Edison referred to him as "the most versatile man in America".
10 Facts About Hudson Maxim
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Hudson Maxim was the brother of Hiram Maxim, inventor of the Maxim gun and uncle of Hiram Percy Maxim, inventor of the Maxim Silencer.
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Hudson Maxim wrote a book, Defenseless America, first issued in 1912, in which he pointed out the inferiority of the American defense system and the vulnerability of the country against attacks of foreign aggressors.
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At that time, the United States army according to Hudson Maxim, had a total strength of 81,000 men of which 29,000 were assigned to man coastal artillery batteries at major ports.
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Hudson Maxim wrote the book The Science of Poetry and the Philosophy of Language about the nature and writing of poetry.
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Hudson Maxim argued that certain famous poets had discovered those laws and put them to use in their poetry.
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Hudson Maxim was a great promoter and supporter of the development of Lake Hopatcong and the Borough of Hopatcong and is honored by memorials in Hopatcong State Park and the Borough of Hopatcong's Maxim Glen Park.
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Hudson Maxim spoke and wrote prolifically on many topics - from his opposition to maintaining the Morris Canal, to his disdain of Prohibition, to his love of poetry and boxing.
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Hudson Maxim appeared as King Neptune during the first two years of the Miss America Pageant in 1921 and 1922, arriving on a great float and presenting the trophy to the winner.
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Hudson Maxim was an important member of the College of Fellows of the Academy of Nations.