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George Washington Carver

George Washington Carver

c. 1864 – January 5, 1943

Agricultural Scientist & Inventor

Born into slavery, he heard God speak through nature for 30 years

Biography

American agricultural scientist and inventor who developed hundreds of products using peanuts, sweet potatoes, and soybeans. Born into slavery, he became one of the most prominent Black scientists of his era.

Faith & Testimony

A devout Christian who attributed all his discoveries to God. He famously said, 'I love to think of nature as an unlimited broadcasting station, through which God speaks to us every hour, if we will only tune in.' He taught a weekly Bible class for over 30 years.

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