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The Global Great Society and the US commitment to smallpox eradication
1Department of History, University of California, 2216 Social Sciences and Humanities, Davis, CA 95616, United States. breinhardt@ucdavis.edu
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|October 23, 2010
Summary
The US joined a global smallpox eradication program in 1965, starting in West Africa. Despite the failure of the broader Global Great Society initiative, the smallpox eradication effort ultimately succeeded.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Epidemiology
- International Relations
Background:
- The United States committed to the global smallpox eradication program in 1965.
- This initiative was part of a larger effort to expand international health programs and establish a Global Great Society.
Observation:
- The smallpox eradication program commenced with a focus on West Africa.
- The broader Global Great Society initiative faced significant challenges and ultimately did not succeed.
Findings:
- The United States' involvement in smallpox eradication began in 1965.
- Global smallpox eradication efforts eventually achieved success despite the failure of other initiatives.
Implications:
- The success of the smallpox eradication program highlights the potential of international cooperation in global health.
- This historical commitment demonstrates the long-term impact of dedicated public health initiatives.
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