American Experience Season 21, Episode 2 : The Polio Crusade

The story behind the efforts to find a vaccine that would eliminate polio. Included is a profile on "March of Dimes" developer, lawyer Basil O'Connor (1892 - 1972); a competition between researchers Jonas Salk and Albert Sabin to find a vaccine; and remarks from historians, scientists, polio survivors and Julius Younger, a member of Jonas Salk's research team. Guest Stars: Linda Hunt,

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