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| − | '''Benjamin Banneker''', born on November 9, 1731, was the first African-American scientist.{{fact}} 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. | + | '''Benjamin Banneker''', born on November 9, 1731, was the first African-American scientist.{{fact}} 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.[Citation Needed] 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.