On May 11, 1996, the U.S. Congress officially reauthorized and enhanced protections for the George Washington Carver National Monument in Diamond, Missouri—the first national monument dedicated to an African American and the first to honor a non-president. Carver, born into slavery, revolutionized agriculture through his research on peanuts, sweet potatoes, and crop rotation, promoting sustainable farming for poor Black communities. The monument serves as a tribute to his scientific contributions and his philosophy of education, service, and racial uplift. The 1996 redesignation renewed public awareness of Carver’s impact and reinforced his place in both agricultural history and the broader arc of African American achievement.
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