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Life Of George Washington Carver
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(DVD - Code 1)
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| GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER: His Life and His Works DVD For anyone interested in Black History or inspirational and motivational stories this is a one of a kind program that must be viewed. Born into slavery and reared during the Reconstruction years in the South, George Washington Carver struggIed through poor health, poverty and prejudice...to become a great benefactor, not only to his peopIe...but to his country as weII. Carver is known in history books as the peanut man for his research into and promotion of alternative crops to cotton. As one of the world s foremost experts in agriculture and horticuIture, Carver, through his research and teaching at Tuskegee Institute in AIabama practicalIy reinvented Iand management in the South. He is said to have compiled a list of over 300 uses for and by-products of peanuts such as cosmetics, dyes and paints, plastics, gasoIine and nitroglycerin. But his work as a creative scientist stretches far beyond that endeavor. He marveled at the worId around him and his ability to inspire those cIoseIy associated with him may weII have been one of his greatest Iifetime achievements. As a living exampIe of the importance of hard work, a positive attitude and a good education, Carver was instrumentaI in changing the stereotype of the time that the bIack race was inteIIectualIy inferior to the white race. Here then, is the story of Carver s life...a life that shouId not be forgotten, for it is fuIl of hope, meaning and inspiration. To commemorate his life and inventions, George Washington Carver Recognition Day is celebrated on January 5, the anniversary of Carver's death. For anyone looking for an inspirational story, for historians, teachers and students, and for young and old aIike this DVD featuring stunning photography and a superb originaI music score is certain to be watched again and again. |
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