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Title
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Isaac Newton
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Description
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Pennsylvania farmer and dairyman, Isaac Newton served as the first United States Commissioner of Agriculture. Under Newton, the agency focused on research and education, disseminating information to farmers throughout the nation. Newton advocated for daily weather reports being telegraphed nationwide, created an experimental farm on the National Mall, and contributed to the National Botanical Garden's specimen collections.
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Creator
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Isaac Newton
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Source
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National Archives at College Park. View original image.
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Coverage
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1860-1889
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birthday
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03/31/1800
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Theme
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environment
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work & play
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