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1955 POLIO TO BE CONQUERED?: Vaccine gives millions hope: Behind scenes story of greatest medical
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0:54Now PlayingDate: 15th April 1955
Location: WASHINGTON, U.S.A. U.S.A. U.S.A.
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
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SV Pose of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Closer V Ditto. SCU Roosevelt speaking (natural sound) - "On behalf of the National foundation for Infantile paralysis I wish to express heartfelt thanks to all of you who have contributed your dimes & your dollars to further the fight against a cruel disease, a disease which strikes primarily against little children."
Ext. V of the Warm Springs Foundation which Roosevelt started in 1927.
Pan Over from Polio patients to Roosevelt in touring car. Reverse Angle CU Roosevelt. GV Cripples children. Closer V Ditto.
CU Smiling little girl victim.
CU Another little girl. Int. V tilt down balloons being released onto crowd in ballroom. Shot thru archway of balloons.
Elev V Crowd at ball.
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