What honor was given to Colt posthumously in 2006?
Presidential Medal
Congressional Gold Medal
National Inventors Hall of Fame
Pulitzer Prize
Answer
The National Inventors Hall of Fame honored Colt posthumously in 2006 for his groundbreaking contributions to firearm technology. His inventions revolutionized the weapons industry and had a profound impact on military and civilian firearms. Colt's innovative designs, such as the Colt revolver and the Colt Single Action Army revolver, set the standard for modern firearms and continue to be widely used today.
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