During the Revolutionary War in 1775, a smallpox epidemic ravaged Boston and thousands of soldiers serving in the Continental Army. George Washington understood first-hand the dangers of smallpox, and formulated a plan to protect his troops from the virus. He strongly advocated for smallpox inoculations, or vaccinations, for his men.

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