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| − | '''Benjamin Banneker''', born on November 9, 1731, was | + | '''Benjamin Banneker''', born on November 9, 1731, was the first African-American scientist.<ref>[http://www.booknutsreadingclub.com/newhope/banneker.html]</ref> He also studied mathematics, astronomy, and mechanics. In 1790, he was appointed by President [[George Washington]] to help lay out and measure the city of [[Washington, D.C.]] |
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Benjamin Banneker, born on November 9, 1731, was the first African-American scientist.[1] He also studied mathematics, astronomy, and mechanics. In 1790, he was appointed by President George Washington to help lay out and measure the city of Washington, D.C.