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Thomas Jefferson's Role In Making Vaccines Mainstream

Thomas Jefferson becomes an early champion of vaccines, even at the experimental stage.

05/11/2021

Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer

Thomas Jefferson's Role In Making Vaccines Mainstream

Clip: Episode 1 | 3m 31sVideo has Closed Captions

Thomas Jefferson becomes an early champion of vaccines, even at the experimental stage.

Thomas Jefferson, president at the time, takes a keen interest in bringing a groundbreaking new vaccine to the US. From the start, he sees the revolutionary potential of the vaccine and becomes a champion of the new technology. But he first tests the vaccine on those who can't object — his slaves.

05/11/2021

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