George Washington Carver… The Plant Doctor
What do pancake flour, hand lotion and rubber all have in common? Dr. George Washington Carver – Missouri’s own agricultural scientist and horticulturist – improved them with the use of peanuts. Born enslaved towards...
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Eric P. Newman: Uber Collector
Never underestimate the far-reaching impact of giving a humble copper penny to a child. Eric P. Newman was a youngster when his maternal grandfather gave him a U.S. coin from the 19th century. Maybe...
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Honoring those who answered freedom’s call…
Admiring the U.S. Mint’s 2024 Greatest Generation Commemorative Coins
They’re known as “The Greatest Generation” – and with good reason. When evil threatened to conquer and consume the entire world, they are the ones who answered freedom’s call… doing their parts at home...
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Culture Clash Leads to Change
Right place. Right time. Right skills. It’s the trifecta for success. Yankton Sioux Zitkala-Ša had all three – and more – for a Congressional push needed to grant Native Americans U.S. citizenship. Find out...
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