Biography of George Washington Carver

George Washington Carver was a scientist who conducted in-depth research in a variety of subjects, including chemistry and botany. He was of African American descent. In Diamond, Missouri, during the time of slavery, George Washington was born. Carver struggled in life, which prompted him to develop special educational talents that helped him become a renowned scientist and inventor.
Mary and Giles Carver's son, George Washington Carver, was born. As the American civil war raged on, Carver and his other siblings and sisters used to play together. Sadly, raiders abducted him and his family, and there was hatred in Arkansas, where the raiders were coming from. More so, Carver early years were characterized by great calamities, and civil ways caused drought which made him and his family members suffer (Carver 13-17).

A year later after the birth of George Washington Carver; slavery ended and Missouri residents were free to conduct their normal duties without fear of being enslaved. The end of slavery enabled George Washington and his younger brother James to access education and this laid a great foundation for Carver to become a scientist (George 427-428). Early learning by George Washington was conducted at home since American schools discriminated black children by then.

When schools for blacks were started, George used to walk 10 miles to reach school. He was interested in the search for knowledge and later graduated with a diploma at Minneapolis, Kansas. His attempt to join Highland college was unsuccessful since white administrators could not allow black people to access further education (Johnson 326). After his admission to college was denied, George decided to carry out biological experiments at home since his interest was in science. Later, he learned drawing skills which helped him become a tutor at State agricultural college. He started botanical studies after moving to Ames and became a brilliant botanist in Iowa State.

Tuskegee Institute:

George Washington carver resumed his teaching work and continued with scientific research which he had started earlier at Iowa state. In 1986, Carver was hired by Booker T. Washington (principal of African-American Tuskegee Institute) to head the agricultural department. Washington also enticed two young botanists to the institute by ensuring two vacant rooms at affordable price. Carver’s new rank became a stepping stone for his success (Waterman 275).

Agricultural institute gained popularity following it succession by Washington Carver. His leadership was distinct, came up with a well-organized curriculum that led to the success of the institution. Washington Carver centered on research in farming activities and training, an action that was of significant to slaves in the south (Carver 13-17). Carver’s research and agricultural work led to the diversification of crop production.

Washington Carver's education in America led to stabilization of Africans economy. Carver effort in this can be dated back by the establishment of his mobile classrooms for the purpose of teaching peasant farmers various agricultural practices.

Rise to Prominence:

Washington Carver’s research on plant led to his national wide eminence. His research focused on wide uses of available crops like as soybeans and peanut. His research led to the discovery of plastic and gasoline (Johnson 326). His interest in research and development led to delivering a speech before peasant growers Association, promising them large scale plantation of peanut. Later in 1922 tariff imported peanut in Africa.

Carver’s research and scientific work made him the most acclaimed African – American student of his reign. Before he had even delivered his testimony to many, Washington had already achieved local and international fame (Carver 13-17). This was evidenced following his consultation on agricultural matters in United States by Theodore Roosevelt who admired his work. Also, Carver was recognized worldwide for his research work following the position he was placed as British Royal Society Art. He then became advisory to many on matters to with Agriculture. For instance, he advised Indian leader on matters to with nutrition and Agriculture.

Carver work was meant to promote the life of others; He wrote articles that left nations with questions. He wrote on the important of important of Agricultural work and gave out some examples in the United States. Carver's also visited various colleges to foster interracial cooperation.

Life Challenges:

Washington Carver encountered challenges in his life. He lived with Americans who hate him due to his black color. Financial challenges were also made his life hard. Carver utilized natural resources for survival. Also, carver traveled abroad in search of college with the hope of acquiring education, thus encountering hardship and loneliness (Johnson 326).



Political Life:

Carver’s also engaged in politics as an activist who fought for radical change. His research and agricultural work formed his frame work towards his political life. Although Washington Carver engaged in political work, he did not spend much of his time in politics but centered on agricultural work (Johnson 326).

Since death is to us all, George Washington Carver died on January 5, 1943 at the age of 78 after falling stairs at his home. He was buried closer to He was buried next to Booker T. Washington on the Tuskegee grounds.

Legacy:

Washington Carver’s image remained even after his sunset. The work of research he left in museums he established using his savings during his life time portrays his real life on earth. He left his work of art which included painting and drawing although some were destroyed by fire in December 1947.

Before carver's death, discussions on the election of Carver's monument for his honor were made. However, Harry's Truman set a bill during World War II that was passed to cater for the erection of Carver's monument. During discussion of the bill, his supporters argued that it was good to do that since the activity could promote patriotism. After a series of debate, bill was passed by the two houses. In 1943, Franklin D. Roosevelt gave $30,000 for the erection of Carver’s monument. This was later done in Missouri where Carver was brought up (Waterman 275).

Currently many buildings have been named after Carver. For instance, we have George Washington Carver garden and half coin dollar containing his image. All Carver's honors are attributed to the work of social work, the value of research and education during his life on earth.















Works Cited

Carver, George W. "Progressive nature studies / by G.W. Carver." 1897,pp. 13-17.

"George Washington Carver: Scientist and Symbol. Linda O. McMurry." Isis, vol. 75, no. 2, 1984, pp. 427-428.

Johnson, Charles S., and Rackham Holt. "George Washington Carver: An American Biography." The American Historical Review, vol. 49, no. 2, 1944, p. 326.

Waterman, W. R., and Rackham Holt. "George Washington Carver: An American Biography." The Mississippi Valley Historical Review, vol. 30, no. 2, 1943, p. 275.







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