On Jan. 5, 1943, Dr. George Washington Carver died. He left behind a legacy as not only one of America's greatest inventors, but also as a pioneering agriculturalist, award-winning artist and humble humanitarian.
DR. GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER
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1864ÌýÌýÌý
Born, Diamond Grove, Missouri on July 12
1890ÌýÌýÌý
Enrolled at Simpson College to study piano and art
1891ÌýÌýÌý
Transferred to State Agricultural College, Ames, IA
1893ÌýÌýÌý
Paintings get honorable mention/ Chicago World's Fair
1894ÌýÌýÌý
Bachelor of Agriculture Degree earned at Ames
Appointed member of faculty, Iowa State College
1896ÌýÌýÌý
Master of Agriculture Degree, Iowa State College
1896ÌýÌýÌý
Arrived Oct. 8 at Tuskegee to be Agriculture Director
1897ÌýÌýÌý
Named director of Agricultural Experiment Station authorized for Tuskegee by Alabama Legislature
1906ÌýÌýÌý
Initiated Jesup Wagon with T.M. Campbell, Sr. on May 24
1916ÌýÌýÌý
Named Fellow, London Royal Society for the Encouragement of the Arts
1921ÌýÌýÌý
Appearance, U.S. HR Comm. on Ways & Means re tariff on peanuts
1923ÌýÌýÌý
Recipient, Spingarn Medal for Distinguished Service to Science
1928ÌýÌýÌý
Honorary Degree, Doctor of Science, Simpson College
1935ÌýÌýÌý
Appointed Collaborator, Mycology and Plant Disease Survey, USDA
1937ÌýÌýÌý
Bronze bust of Carver unveiled on campus, a tribute from friends throughout the nation for his 40 years of creative research
1938ÌýÌýÌý
Hollywood Film, "Life of George Washington Carver," made by the Pete Smith Specialty Company
Development of George Washington Carver Museum by Tuskegee Institute Trustee Board
1939ÌýÌýÌý
Recipient, Roosevelt Medal for Contributions to Southern Agriculture Honorary Membership, American Inventors Society Bronze sculpture of Carver dedicated at Spencer HS, Columbus, GA by Tom Houston Peanut Co.
1941ÌýÌýÌý
George Washington Carver Museum dedicated Mar. 11 at Tuskegee Institute by Henry Ford, Sr.
Special Exhibit, George Washington Carver Art Collection at Tuskegee Institute Honorary Degree, University of Rochester Recipient, Award of Merit by Variety Clubs of America
1942ÌýÌýÌý
Honorary Degree, Doctor of Science, Selma University, Alabama
Erection of George Washington Carver Cabin, Greenfield Village at  Dearborn , MI by Henry Ford, Sr. to honor Dr. Carver Marker for GWC bithplace in Diamond Grove authorized by Missouri governor
1943ÌýÌýÌý
Died at Tuskegee Institute, Alabama on Jan. 5.
His entire estate (over $60,000) was bequeathed to the George Washington Carver Foundation
Sponsored by Rep. William Short and Sen. Harry S. Truman,
78th Congress passed H.R. 647/Pub. Law 148 re Carver birthplace
1946ÌýÌýÌý
79th Congress Joint Resolution/PL 290: January 5, 1946 designated George Washington Carver Day by President Truman
Issuance of postage stamp honoring GWC
1947ÌýÌýÌý
First day sale of three-cent Carver Commemorative Stamp
1951ÌýÌýÌý
Fifty-cent piece coined to likeness of GW Carver and BT Washington
1952ÌýÌýÌý
Selected by Popular Mechanics as one of 50 outstanding Americans
Polaris submarine George Washington Carver launched
1956ÌýÌýÌý
George Washington Carver Science Building at Simpson College dedicated
1998ÌýÌýÌý
Second Carver stamp (32¢) issued
1999ÌýÌýÌý
Debut of °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Êͼ¹ÒÅÆ's annual Dr. George Washington Carver Convocation and George Washington Carver Distinguished Achievement Award
George Washington Carver Center dedicated at USDA Beltsville, MD federal complex
2005ÌýÌýÌý
George Washington Carver's work designated a National Historic Chemical Landmark
*Adapted from The History of the Carver Research Foundation of °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Êͼ¹ÒÅÆ, 1940-1990 by B.D. Mayberry.
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