He also was a tobacco farmer and as a result of his discovery, many tobacco farmers in the United States benefited, politically, socially and economically. ... This was a monumental discovery that was never attributed to Banneker at the time. ... Allegedly Banneker's knowledge and astrological calculations were implemented when he was asked to be a part of the first presidentially appointed survey team, who was challenged with the establishment of the nation's capital (Washington Interdependence Council). ...

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