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John F. Kennedy: There is no longer any reason why American children should suffer from polio, diphtheria, whooping cough, or tetanus.

On the recordJanuary 1, 1962
There is no longer any reason why American children should suffer from polio, diphtheria, whooping cough, or tetanus.
Said by
John F. Kennedy
Source
slate.com
Jul 6, 2025

Editor's note · Context

Kennedy emphasized the importance of vaccinations to prevent childhood diseases.

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