| MEDICAL SCIENCE CONQUERS POLIO Dr Jonas Salk, discoverer of Polio vaccine gives the first official report to world. | ||
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| Tape Master: | 5771 | |
| Catalog #: | 28666 | |
| Clip Number: | 28666-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 55/32 | |
| Timecode: | 01:19:36 - 01:20:50 | |
| Location: | Michigan | |
| Year Shot: | 1955 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | HEALTH AND MEDICINE: Diseases JOURNALISM: Press Conference LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Michigan OCCUPATIONS: Journalism, Reporters | |
| Description: | See also catalog # 230354 DR. SALK SPEAKS ON THE POLIO VACCINE. Scientific breakthrough Michigan, United States of America (USA). CU. Dr Jonas Salk, discoverer of Polio vaccine. GV. Exterior, University of Michigan. CU. Entrance. SV. Interior, people milling around. SV. Dr Salk talking to his wife. CU. Photographers. SCU. Dr Salk being taken to microphone. SCU. Movie cameras. SCU. Dr Salk, Dr Francis and Dr O'Connor. CU. Photographers. CU. Dr Francis. SV. Crowds listening. CU. Dr Salk talking (natural sound): "Now the thing to remember is that this is a continuous process. All that we can say is that the experience as acquired a year ago was as reported today. The experience with a test of the vaccine that could be made today is likely to be considerably better." SV. Press statements being handed out, & SCU. CU. Reporters on phone. CU. Girl reporter typing. GV. Reporters in press room. This is the first official report given to public. | |
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