1955 Polio Vaccine Success

On April 12, 1955, medical experts gathered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to hear the results of a significant field test. Dr. Thomas E. Francis announced that the Salk vaccine was safe and effective in preventing polio. This news was met with global gratitude, including acknowledgment from President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The success of the vaccine was especially poignant on the 10th anniversary of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's death, a famous polio patient. The achievement was a milestone for future generations, ensuring healthier lives free from polio.

What was the main reason for the gathering of doctors and researchers in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on April 12th, 1955?

• To celebrate a medical milestone

• To announce a new medical research facility

• To conduct a medical conference

• To hear the results of a significant vaccine test

Who announced the success of the Salk vaccine?

• Franklin Delano Roosevelt

• Dr. Jonas Salk

• Dr. Thomas E. Francis

• President Dwight D. Eisenhower

What was the primary outcome of the Salk vaccine tests?

• It was deemed unsafe

• It was found to be ineffective

• It was proven safe and effective

• It required further testing

Which U.S. President expressed gratitude for the success of the Salk vaccine?

• Franklin Delano Roosevelt

• Harry S. Truman

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• John F. Kennedy

The announcement of the Salk vaccine's success coincided with the anniversary of which historical figure's death?

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Winston Churchill

• Franklin Delano Roosevelt

• Albert Einstein