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

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

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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.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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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

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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.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

50 million

100 million

200 million

164 million

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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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