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Unknown Birthday: George Washington Carver

Anne — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 13:58:28 +0000

George Washington Carver, scientist

c. 1864-Jan. 5, 1943

A Weed is a Flower: The Life of George Washington Carver by Aliki (Aladdin, 1988)

Born a slave, George Washington Carver loved to learn and became one of America’s most important agriculturists.

Visit the George Washington Carver National Monument in Missouri preserved by the National Park Service.

June 12 Birthday: George H. W. Bush

Anne — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 13:27:29 +0000

George H. W. Bush, U.S. President

June 12, 1924-

Lives of the Presidents: Fame, Shame (and What the Neighbors Thought) by Kathleen Krull, illustrated by Kathryn Hewitt (Harcourt, 1998)

Bush banned broccoli from the White House. Number 41, was a former director of the CIA and the father of five, one whom would become Number 43.

The George Bush Presidential Library on the campus of Texas A&M is the source for Bush info.

February 23 Birthday: George Frideric Handel

Anne — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:40:53 +0000

George Frideric Handel, musician

Feb. 23, 1685-Apr. 14, 1759

Handel, Who Knew What He Liked by M.T. Anderson, illustrated by Kevin Hawkes (Candlewick, 2001)

Here’s a humorous (and detailed) take on Handel’s life and music, including the a debunking of the myth that the tradition of standing during the Hallelujah Chorus began with the king.

Read an introduction to the Handel House, it’s history, restoration and about Handel’s London at the Handel House Museum.