George Washington Carver National Historic Site

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. This episode is made possible by Rothberg Realty Group, one of the nation's most trusted real estate teams. Connect with their team at www.rothbergrealtygroup.com.