African Americans on Postage Stamps

George Washington Carver

Agricultural Scientist

32-cent George Washington Carver stamp
A second George Washington Carver stamp was issued February 3, 1998.

"Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom."
—George Washington Carver

George Washington Carver improved the quality of life for millions of people through his scientific contributions in agriculture. The many products he developed from peanuts, sweet potatoes, and soybeans helped relieve southern agriculture of one-crop dependency, increased agricultural productivity, aided diet and nutrition, and raised poor farmers’ hopes.

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3-cent George Washington Carver stamp

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