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Birth
The exact date and year of birth are unknown, because he was born a slave to Moses Carter, but it is estimated that he was born in 1864 in Diamond Missouri. <a href='//http://www.carverbirthplaceassoc.org' </a> -
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Attends Simpson College
Carver enrolls to attend Simpson College, located in Iowa. Despite not having a college degree, Carver is allowed to enter, making him the first black student admitted. -
Transfers to Iowa State College of Agriculture
Carver once again is the first black student when he transfers to Iowa State College of Agriculture. It was here he started researching plants, mentored by future US secretary of agriculture, James Wilson. -
Earns His Masters Degree in Agriculture
Carver earns his masters degree in agriculture, and is asked to lead an agriculture school at Tuskee Institute in Alabama. -
Creates the Jessup Agricultural Wagon
Carver designs the Jessup Agricultural Wagon, which is a horse drawn vehicle allowing him to demonstrate his experiments for farmers. He believes that it is one of the most significant contribution to educating farmers. -
Testifies to the US House Ways and Means Committee
Carver testifies to the US House Ways and Means Committee to support a tax on imorted peanuts and shares the many ways they can be used. -
Receives Springarn Medal for Distinguished Service to Science
Carver is awarded the Springarn Medal for Distinguished Service to Science by the NAACP for his work advancing the black cause. -
Appointed Collaborator of USA Department of Agriculture
He begins to work for the United States Department of Agriculture on the study of plant diseases. -
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Establishes the George Washington Carver Foundation
Carver donates $60,000 to the George Washington Carver Foundation, which is used to provide african americans oppurtunities in advanced studies of botany, chemistry, and agronomy. -
Death
At the age of 79, George Washington Carver passes away from anemia. -
Inducted into USDA Hall of Fame
Carver is inducted into the USDA Hall of Fame for his work on plant diseases in 1935.
