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Birth
He was born into slavery in Missouri. His exact date of birth is unknown.
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Kidnapped
About a week after he was born he was kidnapped along with his sister and mom. Eventually he was returned home -
Early Years
In his early years his owners decided to educate him. He began studying art and music at Simpson College located in Iowa.
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Work Helped
Carver's work paid off his work started to help others. His work in the agriculture department helped struggling sharecroppers in the South.
http://www.biography.com/people/george-washington-carver-9240299 -
Work
Carver finished College and got a job. He was hired in the agriculture department at the African American Tuskegee Institute.
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Recognition
Carver's achievements were not only recognized in America but over seas as well. He was made a member of the British Royal Society of Arts. -
Inventions/Speech
Carver started to research more with plants and invented things like dyes and plastic. He gave a speech attesting the value and potential of peanuts.
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Imported Peanuts
Carver wanted to get peanuts imported from other places and gave a speech about how they could be useful. Congress eventually let peanuts be imported from other places -
Tours
Carver was now one of the most famous African Americans. His work was known all over the country. He toured white Southern colleges for the Commission on Interracial Cooperation.
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Death
Carver died after he fell down the stairs at 78. He was buried to Booker T. Washington on the Tuskegee grounds.
http://www.biography.com/people/george-washington-carver-9240299
