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Miracle of Hickory Polio Camp Asks for More Beds
A rapid polio outbreak near Hickory North Carolina spurred the Nasmanal Foundation and March of Dimes to convert a county camp into a 200 bed emergency hospital. Civilians and prisoners built tents and sewage systems while doctors nurses and local officials cared for 177 patients, with relief efforts expanding across 13 states.
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Perth
Noth Caruima
C. HL. Crabtree
Noah
Crabtree
Hickory
Steels
H C. Whims
A. Gasther Hahn
Catawba County
National Foundation
Temble Pratt
Hecker
North Carolina
Willims
Dr. Hahn
Aemy Helps
Q. E. Herman
American Legion
Hospital
State Health Department
The
Herman
Kaiser
March of Dimes Organization
Basy O'Connor
Central State Prison
Raleigh