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Birth
George Washington Carver's date of birth is to be determined because when he was born he was born into slavery.
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End of Civil War and Slavery
A year after supposedly George's birth the civil war ended which led to the ending of slavery.
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Attended High School
George has a difficult time going to high school being that he was an African-American. He attended Minneapolis High School in Minneapolis, Kansas.
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Went to college
He attended Simpson College in Iowa. There he worked on his arts, and drawing of botany. He later continued his study in botany at Iowa State College.
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Created innovations for sharecroppers
George created a method for those who grow cotton to grow crops as well as the usual cotton.
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Earned a job
George was hired by Booker T. Washington, the principal of Tuskegee Institute to oversee the schools agriculture department.
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Made the "Jesup Wagon"
George created a way for him to travel and spread his teachings. He made a mobile classroom that he was to bring his teachings with him to fellow farmers.
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Advocate for Interracial Cooperation
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Death
George Washington Carver passed away at the age of 78 on January 5, 1943 in his home where he fell down the stairs. His tombstone was placed next Booker T. Washington.
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Legacy Continues
George's legacy did not end there even though he was no longer present. He spent his entire time saving his money and works to create a museum that would publish any other accomplishments that he made.
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School in his honor
George Washington Carver High School for Engineering & Science was made to honor all of the accomplishments made during and after the death of George. As well as honoring his work in the science field. -
Stamped made in honor
George was on the U.S. Postal Stamp in 1948 and 1988. And was also on a half coin as well in 1951 and 1954.
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