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George Washington Carver
Born around 1864 in Missouri, George Washington Carver became one of the greatest agricultural scientists in American history. He worked at the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama, where he discovered over 300 uses for the peanut — changing American farming forever.
The soil in the South had been worn out by cotton. Carver discovered that peanuts and sweet potatoes restore the soil AND can be made into hundreds of products — cooking oil, soap, flour, ink, and more. He gave his research away freely to help poor farmers.
Carver overcame great barriers — including the unfair segregation of his time — to get his education and become a renowned scientist. He is remembered for his service to others, his scientific curiosity, and his commitment to helping people who had been left behind.
| Area | Contribution |
|---|---|
| Science | 300+ peanut uses; 100+ sweet potato uses |
| Community | Free knowledge for struggling farmers |
| Education | Taught at Tuskegee for 47 years |