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He was born into slavery in Missouri. His exact date of birth is unknown.
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About a week after he was born he was kidnapped along with his sister and mom. Eventually he was returned home
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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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Carver's work paid off his work started to help others. His work in the agriculture department helped struggling sharecroppers in the South.
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Carver finished College and got a job. He was hired in the agriculture department at the African American Tuskegee Institute.
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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.
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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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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
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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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Carver died after he fell down the stairs at 78. He was buried to Booker T. Washington on the Tuskegee grounds.
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