The Medical College of South Carolina opened
In 1824, the Medical College of South Carolina opened. Although the College of Medicine was not officially established…
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Philadelphia (then capital of the US) constructed Lazaretto — an expansive quarantine station
In 1799, Philadelphia (then capital of the U.S.) construct an expansive quarantine station called the Lazaretto along the…
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A yellow fever epidemic struck Philadelphia (then Capital of the U.S.)
In 1793, after 31 years of absence a yellow fever epidemic struck Philadelphia killing thousands of city residents…
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Caspar Wistar began his medical practice
In 1787, Caspar Wistar, M.D., began his medical practice in Philadelphia. Dr. Wistar was the author of the…
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Benjamin Franklin presented his vision of a University in Pennsylvania
In 1749 in Philadelphia, Benjamin Franklin presented his vision of a school in a pamphlet titled Proposals for…
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The Free School (University of Delaware) was founded
In 1743, the University of Delaware traces its roots to the Free School founded in New London, Pennsylvania…
