nut Stock Food, Butter from Peanut Milk, Chocolate Coated Peanut, Crystallized Peanut, Peanut Bar, Peanut Brittle, Peanut Bisque Flour, Peanut Butter (regular), Peanut Cake, Peanut Dainties, Peanut Flakes, Peanut Flour (11 types), Peanut Hearts, Peanut Meat Loaf, Peanut and Pop Corn Bars, Peanut Relish, Peanut Sausage, Peanut Surprise, Peanut Tofu Sauce, Peanut Wafers, Salted Peanut, and Shredded Peanut. (http://www.ehhs.cmich.edu/~rlandrum/peanut.htm) These are just a few of the total peanut products that he either made or that was made through his work. These and other products are what made him get so many awards and things named after him.George Washington Carver received a multitude of honors. He received honorary degrees from Simpson College, University of Rochester, and Selma University. He also had a feature film on his life made in Hollywood in 1938. He bequeathed hi estate to Tuskegee Institute in 1940, and established the George Washington Carver Foundation to continue his work. He has been called the father of chemurgy.(http://www.lib.iastate.edu/arch/rgrp/21-7-2.htm) The Washington Carver National Monument was built on the farm where he grew up. (http://www.activitytree.com/library/car_story.shtml) During his commencement address at Selma University, Selma, Alabama on May 27, 1942, he recited a poem:“EQUIPMENTFigure it out for yourself, my lad,You’ve all that the greatest of men have had,Two arms, two hands, two legs, two eyes,And a brain to use if you would be wise.With this equipment they all began,So start for the tap and say, “I can.”Look them over, the wise and greatThey take their food from a common plate,And similar Knives and forks they use,With similar laces they tie their shoes.The world considers them brave and smart,But you’ve all they had when they made their start.You can triumph and come to skill,You can be great if you only will.You’re well equipped for what fight ...
