Revolutionary war and smallpox vaccinations
An episode of the Chasing History Radio podcast, hosted by Chase Pipes, titled "Revolutionary war and smallpox vaccinations" was published on July 4, 2025 and runs 18 minutes.
July 4, 2025 ·18m · Chasing History Radio
Episode Description
On June 26, 1721, Dr Zabdiel Boylston began inoculations in Boston with a Puritan ministers blessing. With his success known, George Washington enacted the first medical mandate in American history. The life saving procedure helped strengthen the continental army and helped win the war.
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