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Maternity Bill Brief History and Efforts Behind It
A historical overview traces the push for the Maternity Bill, later championed as the Bhep Towner Bill. It details the Children's Bureau founding in 1912, its role, and extensive bipartisan advocacy by women’s organizations, with key actions in 1919 to 1921, leading to proposed funding and administration aimed at reducing infant mortality and improving maternal welfare.
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