1897 or Thereabouts: George Washington Carver Autobiographical Bulletin (The George Washington Carver Collection)

In The Hall of Fame for Great Americans Inductee's Own Words

From a humble beginnings, small chances of survival, slavery, great discrimination and many hard starts, comes one of America's greatest heroes and scientists in his own words.  

George Washington Carver's Legacy

The 1943 U.S. Congress created a George Washington Carver National Monument and later designated a George Washington Carver Day, issued by President Truman.  Mr. Washington appeared on a stamp and ona fifty-cent U.S. coin.  The scientist was also enhrined in the Popular Mechanics Magazine, Agricultural, and Great Americans Hall of Fames. Several university buildings were dediated to him.