Augustus Jackson was a free Black man and White House cook in the early 1800s who helped shape modern ice cream. 🍨 

He refined ice cream recipes, improved texture and consistency, and pioneered large-scale production.

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Day 19

When you think of ice cream, and having that frozen confection, you can thank #AugustusJackson for having that treat any day of the week.

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Augustus Jackson - Wikipedia

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Day 19

#AugustusJackson was a chef, businessman, ice cream maker & confectioner. He was a chef at the White House for 20 years.

His invention of the modern manufacturing of ice cream was a great innovation to the industry.

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Philly's own Augustus Jackson was 'The Father of Ice Cream' Born on April 16, 1808, in Philadelphia, Augustus Jackson started working at the White House when he was just nine years old.

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Day 19

I scream. You scream. We all scream for ice cream!

#AugustusJackson, the #FatherOfIceCream, created an innovative way of making ice cream that made it accessible to everyone, not just the rich.

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