American Experience

Chapter 1 | The Polio Crusade

Clip: Season 21 Episode 2 | 9m 36s  | Video has closed captioning.

A tribute to a time when Americans banded together to conquer a terrible disease.

Aired: 03/31/20

Rating: NR

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