Several-Guidance3867 t1_j53jvt2 wrote on January 20, 2023 at 3:33 AM Reply to comment by shinb0 in TIL that George "Washington" Carver never formally used Washington as a middle name. He originally chose the middle initial W at random to ensure accurate mail delivery. Someone once asked if the "W" stood for Washington and Carver said "Why not?" He signed his name as George or George W. Carver. by AspireAgain Really? Wow Permalink Parent 1
Several-Guidance3867 t1_j53jvt2 wrote
Reply to comment by shinb0 in TIL that George "Washington" Carver never formally used Washington as a middle name. He originally chose the middle initial W at random to ensure accurate mail delivery. Someone once asked if the "W" stood for Washington and Carver said "Why not?" He signed his name as George or George W. Carver. by AspireAgain
Really? Wow