Do you know who the “Peanut man” is? Possibly not because that is a nickname to refer to a great African-American scientist, George Washington Carver, who by far is the most influential black scientist, inventor, and botanist. First of all, George Washington Carver pioneered over a 300 uses for peanut and sweet potatoes. Secondly, George also used his knowledge to help many poor farmers in the south and the agricultural industry. Finally, George made speeches to the new Peanut Growers Association of America, which essentially protected American agricultural economy and gave him a multitude of achievements. These actions in his life made George Washington Carver the most influential black scientist, inventor, and botanist. First of all, George …show more content…
In 1920, George delivered a speech to the Peanut Growers Association of America, which is an organization that advocated to Congress to establish a tariff to stop imports of crops. As a result of George’s speech, greatly influenced Congress decision in 1921, and in 1922 the tariff was passed. As for his achievements, in 1923 he was named as Speaker for the United States Commission on Interracial Cooperation, which he held until 1933. In 1938, thanks to George Washington Carver’s influence, peanuts had grown to be a 200-million-dollar-per-year crop in the United States of America.
In conclusion, George Washington Carver, who by far is the most influential black scientist, inventor, and botanist. First of all, George Washington Carver pioneered over a 300 uses for peanut and sweet potatoes. Secondly, George also used his knowledge to help many poor farmers in the south and the agricultural industry. Finally, George made speeches to the new Peanut Growers Association of America, which essentially protected American agricultural economy and gave him a multitude of