On this date in 1951, the George Washington Carver National Monument, located in Joplin, Missouri, was established to honor the life and legacy of George Washington Carver, a prominent agricultural scientist and inventor. On July 14, 1951, it was officially presented as a National Monument, recognizing Carver’s contributions to agriculture, especially his development of crop rotation techniques and his work with peanuts, which helped improve the livelihoods of many farmers.

The monument preserves Carver’s childhood home and the surrounding area where he grew up, providing visitors with insight into his early life and the groundbreaking work he did. It also serves as an educational center and museum dedicated to his legacy in both science and social advocacy.