02/17/1938
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"Today the major fight of medicine and science is being directed against two other scourges, the toll of which is unthinkably great—cancer and infantile paralysis."
"We expect through scientific research, through epidemic first aid, through dissemination of knowledge of care and treatment, to help men and women and especially children in every part of the land."
"It is glorious to have one's birthday associated with a work like this."
"it is our clear duty to further every effort toward peace but at the same time to protect our Nation."