George Washington Carver (1864?-1943), born a slave, is regarded as one of America’s preeminent scientists, and one of the fathers of modern research and development. Mr. Carver pioneered agricultural science, and was responsible for helping to restore the southern agricultural economy following the Civil War. During the course of his research, he discovered over 300 products made of peanuts, including cosmetics, plastics, and gasoline, among other things.
George Washington Carver (1864?-1943)
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