But suddenly, suddenly, it all changed. Dr. Jonas Salk created the polio vaccine. Dr. Sabin came up with a form that didn't require a needle. By 1979, polio was eradicated in America. A disease that would strike fear in the hearts of everyone was a distant memory. Mr. President, I think there's a special place in history reserved for researchers and scientists like Dr. Salk and Dr. Sabin who devoted their lives to saving others. (00:46–00:51)
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Asserts that polio was eradicated in America by 1979.
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