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Junior high & high school students will appreciate this thorough presentation that opens with a fascinating account of George Washington Carver's testimony before the House Ways & Means Committee in 1921. Originally it was to be given in 10 minutes, but Carver spoke for more than an hour, engaging the congressmen with his knowledge, humor, & dignity. There is also information about the impact of the racial attitudes of the era on Carver's recognition. Chronology, bibliography, & index. Part of the Black Americans of Achievement series.Adair, Gene is the author of 'George Washington Carver Botanist' with ISBN 9780791002346 and ISBN 0791002349.
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