Dr Charles Drew timeline.

Jun 3, 1904

Born

Dr Charles Drew was born in Washington DC.
Period: Jun 3, 1904 to Apr 1, 1950

Drew's life
Jan 1, 1922

Got a scholarship to college

Because of his athletic achievements, Drew got a scholarship to Amherst college.
Nov 6, 1926

Graduated

Drew graduated from Amherst College in 1926.
Sep 29, 1939

Married

Charles Drew got married to a lady called Minnie Lenor Robbins. They had four children.
Jan 1, 1940

Earned a degree

He earned his degree from Columbia University. He wrote a thesis about methods of storing blood.
Nov 9, 1940

Blood for Britain project

During World War II, Drew helped to set up the Blood for Britain project. Blood from America was sent to England to help injured soldiers.
Apr 1, 1950

Died

Dr Charles Drew unfortunately died in a car accident. He was only 45 years old.

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