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James Hemings

Virginia | 1719-1818

James Hemings was born in Charles City County, VA, and he was enslaved. He was the first American to train as a chef in France, and he introduced Ice Cream, French Fries, Mac and Cheese, Creme Brulee, and Meringues to America too.

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