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The first U.S. patent was signed by President George Washington

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The first U.S. patent was signed by President George Washington

On Jul. 31, 1790, the inventor Samuel Hopkins was awarded the first U.S. patent for a new method…

The University of North Carolina was founded

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The University of North Carolina was founded

On Dec. 11, 1789, the University of North Carolina (UNC) was founded. The UNC was the first public…

George Washington mandated Smallpox inoculation for all Continental soldiers

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George Washington mandated Smallpox inoculation for all Continental soldiers

In 1777, George Washington mandated inoculation for all Continental soldiers against smallpox which had impacted the Continental Army…

Dr. Zabdiel Boylston inoculated his son against smallpox

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Dr. Zabdiel Boylston inoculated his son against smallpox

On Jun. 26, 1721, smallpox broke out in Boston, threatening to devastate the City. Zabdiel Boylston Adams, a…

Successful blood transfusions from sheep to humans were reported

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Successful blood transfusions from sheep to humans were reported

On Jun. 15, 1667, the first successful blood transfusions from sheep to humans were reported separately by Jean-Baptiste…

Chinese medical writings recorded decreases in goiter size upon ingestion of seaweed (iodine)

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Chinese medical writings recorded decreases in goiter size upon ingestion of seaweed (iodine)

Early Chinese medical writings in approximately 3600 B.C. were the first to record the decreases in goiter size…