History Kids: George Washington Carver

George Washington Carver, known as the Peanut Man, was a notable American botanist and inventor. Born into slavery, he overcame numerous challenges to pursue education and became a renowned scientist. Carver's work at the Tuskegee Institute revolutionized agriculture in the South through crop rotation and the development of numerous products from peanuts. His legacy includes significant contributions to agricultural science and advocacy for racial unity.

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