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Martha J. Coston, an American inventor and businesswoman, is best known for developing a system of colored signal flares that improved maritime communication. While she did not receive traditional medals, her contributions to maritime safety were recognized in various ways, including a patent for her flare system and her induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2001. Her work has left a lasting legacy in maritime navigation and safety.

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