At the White House in Washington, DC, President Dwight Eisenhower honors Dr. Jonas Salk for his development of anti-poli

The transcript details a White House event honoring Dr. Jonas E. Salk for his development of the polio vaccine. President Eisenhower and Secretary of Health Ovida Kolpavi host the event, recognizing Dr. Salk, his family, and Basil O'Connor, head of the Infantile Paralysis Foundation. Dr. Salk humbly accepts the honor, acknowledging the collective efforts of many and expressing hope for overcoming future challenges.

Who were the hosts at the White House event honoring Dr. Jonas E. Salk?

• President Roosevelt and Secretary of War Stimson

• President Truman and Secretary of State Acheson

• President Kennedy and Vice President Johnson

• President Eisenhower and Secretary of Health Ovida Kolpavi

What role did Basil O'Connor play in the fight against polio?

• He developed the polio vaccine.

• He was the President of the United States.

• He was the head of the Infantile Paralysis Foundation.

• He was a famous scientist who discovered penicillin.

How many Americans did the president express gratitude on behalf of?

• 50 million

• 100 million

• 200 million

• 164 million

What did Dr. Salk emphasize in his acceptance speech?

• The financial support from the government

• The collective effort of all involved in the research

• His individual achievement in developing the vaccine

• The challenges faced during the research

What hope did Dr. Salk express for the future?

• To develop a new vaccine for another disease

• To receive more awards and recognition

• To see the end of other fears that plague mankind

• To retire and write a book about his experiences