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George Washington Carver faced obstacles such as slavery and racism throughout his life.

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What were some hardships George Washington Carver go through?

He was a botanist and scientist, director of agricultural research 1896 - 1943 at the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama


Who were George Washington Carver's brothers and sisters?

He had at least one sister and one brother. When George was only a few weeks old, he, his mother, a sister and a brother were all kidnapped from Moses Carver, slave-owner of George's parents. Moses Carver recovered George's brother James, who was just a toddler, and hired someone to find George's mother, sister and George. George's mother and sister were never found but George was recovered, and returned to Moses Carver. Moses and his wife Susan, raised George and his brother James as their own children.


What were some setbacks for Booker T. Washington?

Booker T. Washington was a former slave who faced obstacles of poverty and racism as he tried to obtain an education. His inspiring book, 'Up From Slavery,' chronicles his quest for knowledge, as well as the building of the school that would become the Tuskegee Institute.


Did Abraham Lincoln cut down the cherry tree?

No,he did not. George Washington did. He didn't actually cut down the cherry tree. It's only used as an example to let Americans know that George Washington could never tell a lie starting when he was a little boy.


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If the coin was legitimately processed without a date due to some malfunction, then you really want to look into this. However, you should look for a reputable coin dealer for correct information.