George Washington Carver was born into slavery in 1860 and overcame barriers as a child to become an influential inventor, creating hundreds of products from peanuts. He is known for creating peanut butter and using peanuts to make ink, shampoo, and shaving cream. Carver dedicated his life to agricultural research and invention, donating generously to others before his death in 1943, and is now celebrated for his contributions through peanut products and an annual day of recognition.

7. Thank You For Watching http://www.galegroup.com/free_resources/bhm/bio/carver_g.htm http://www.blackinventor.com/pages/georgewashingtoncarver.html http://harcourtschool.com/activity/biographies/carver/