From a boy born into slavery and kidnapped by raiders , George Washington Carver rose to become a world-famous scientist. This single episode chronicles his entire journey: his youth as the "Plant Doctor," his revolutionary work at Tuskegee helping farmers escape the debt of the sharecropping system, and the painful paradox of his fame in a segregated America. Finally, we explore the creation of his National Monument—a political act forged in World War II and the Cold War —and confront the complex legacy of a man far more revolutionary than the simple myths suggest.
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What is Road Trip Stories: The History?
Bringing the vibrant, complex, and often forgotten history to life, as we experience it on the road. We tell engaging, true stories of the people, places, and events that shaped our world and what makes our nation unlike any other in the world. Join us to connect with the past and understand the United States you live in today like never before. Made possible by the support of Rothberg Realty Group, one of the nation's most trusted real estate experts.