Norman Ernest Borlaug was born on March 25, 1914 in Saude, Iowa and died on March 12, 2009. He is often referred to as the "Father of the Green Revolution" because he helped lay the groundwork for agricultural technological advances that helped to alleviate famine. His tireless efforts towards helping insufficient countries like Mexico have left him as an agricultural icon, being recognized and praised for his work around the world. According to the National Academy of Sciences, Borlaug was one of only five people to have received all three of the following awards during their lifetimes: the Nobel Peace Prize (1970), the Presidential Medal of Freedom (1977), and the Congressional Gold Medal (2007). These prestigious awards along with others give him the credibility that he deserves.
Norman Borlaug accepted the Congressional Gold Medal in July 2007.
(New York Times)
