George Washington Carver

Dr. George Washington Carver (c. 1864-5 – January 5, 1943) was an African-American botanist who worked in agricultural extension in the southern United States. He taught former slaves farming techniques for self-sufficiency and is known for suggesting hundreds of uses for the peanut and other plants to increase the profitability of farming.

Death and afterwards

Upon returning home one day, Carver took a bad fall down a flight of stairs; he was found unconscious by a maid who took him to a hospital.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Carver died January 5, 1943 at the age of 79 from complications (anemia) resulting from this fall.

Related Topics:
January 5 - 1943

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Carver appeared on US commemorative stamps in 1947 and 1998 and was depicted on a commemorative half-dollar in 1953.

Related Topics:
1947 - 1998 - 1953

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The USS George Washington Carver (SSBN-656) is also named in his honor.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

In 1977, Carver was elected to the Hall of Fame for Great Americans.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

In 1990, Carver was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Iowa State University awarded Carver the Doctor of Humane Letters in 1994.

Related Topics:
Iowa State University - 1994

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

On February 15, 2005, an episode of Modern Marvels included scenes from within Iowa State University's Food Sciences Building and about Carver's work.

Related Topics:
February 15 - 2005 - Modern Marvels

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~