The Polio Crusade
American Experience · Season 21 · Episode 2
The story of the polio crusade pays tribute to a time when Americans banded together to conquer a terrible disease. The medical breakthrough saved countless lives and had a pervasive impact on American philanthropy that continues to be felt today.
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Season
21
Episode
2
Air Date
02/Feb/2009
Air Time
20:00
Runtime
55 min
Overview
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The story of the polio crusade pays tribute to a time when Americans banded together to conquer a terrible disease. The medical breakthrough saved countless lives and had a pervasive impact on American philanthropy that continues to be felt today.
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