An episode of Modern Marvels included scenes from within Iowa State University's Food Sciences Building and about Carver's work.

National Basketball Association star David Robinson and his wife, Valerie, founded an academy named after Carver; it opened on September 17, 2001, in San Antonio, Texas.

A second stamp honoring Carver, of face value 32¢, was issued as part of the Celebrate the Century stamp sheet series.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicates $30,000 for the George Washington Carver National Monument in Diamond, Missouri. This marks the first national monument dedicated to an African American and someone other than a president, honoring Carver's contributions to science and agriculture.

George Washington Carver dies at the age of 78 or 79 in Tuskegee, Alabama. This marks the end of the life of a prominent scientist, inventor, and educator who significantly contributed to agricultural science and racial equality.

George Washington Carver receives a patent for paints and stains (US 1632365). This marks a moment of recognition for his scientific work and innovation in developing commercial products from agricultural sources.

George Washington Carver receives a patent for paints and stains (US 1541478). This marks a moment of recognition for his scientific work and innovation in developing commercial products from agricultural sources.

George Washington Carver receives a patent for cosmetics (US 1522176). This marks a moment of recognition for his scientific work and innovation in developing commercial products from agricultural sources.

Approximate birth date of George Washington Carver. It is an estimated date, as the exact day of his birth is not known due to him being born into slavery. This date marks the beginning of his life and journey from enslavement to becoming a prominent scientist and educator.

Moses Carver purchased George Washington Carver's parents, Mary and Giles, from William P. McGinnis for $700. This event signifies the beginning of Carver's family's direct connection to slavery under the ownership of Moses Carver.