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Jimmy Carter: I am proud of the results of the smallpox eradication program, and I cite this program as a giant step toward the goal…

On the recordOctober 25, 1979
I am proud of the results of the smallpox eradication program, and I cite this program as a giant step toward the goal of rational planning for good health throughout the world in the future.
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Jimmy Carter
Democratic · Georgia

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Eradication of Smallpox White House Statement

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