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As Americans began to settle in the Midwest, Illinois became pivotal in helping settlers cultivate and tame the challenging terrain. The invention and production of the commercial steel plow sparked migration to the Midwest throughout the 1800s, and marked the beginning of the industrial age in agriculture.

As the tallest, heaviest, and most powerful rocket ever brought to operational status, the Saturn V rocket was used for Apollo 11 – taking humans to the moon for the first time. The rocket remains the only launch vehicle to carry humans as far as the moon.

Dr. Bernard Lown’s direct current defibrillator – also known as the cardioverter – saved countless lives and helped change healthcare forever. The renowned cardiologist also pioneered research on the effects of stress and the cardiovascular system.

Dr. George Washington Carver’s innovative discoveries in crop sciences diversified Southern agriculture and provided new opportunities for farmers. The agricultural scientist found hundreds of creative uses of multiple crops that maximized their demand and profitability.