Henry A. Wallace

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Henry A. Wallace born?October 7, 1888
2. When did Henry A. Wallace die?November 18, 1965
3. What is the founded?Hi-Bred Corn Company (precursor to Pioneer Hi-Bred International)
4. What is the presidential election?Nominee of the Progressive Party in 1948
5. What did Henry A. Wallace do to help farmers grow more food?He founded the Hi‑Bred Corn Company and used cross‑pollination to create hybrid corn seeds that gave farmers more food, were disease‑resistant, and grew well in many climates.
6. Why was Henry A. Wallace chosen to be Vice President of the United States?President Franklin D. Roosevelt saw his success with agriculture and named him Secretary of Agriculture, then chose him as Vice President because he believed Wallace could help the country grow and stay strong.

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