Smallpox was a major factor in the Revolutionary War, killing an estimated 145,000 settlers and Indians. General George Washington was immune to the disease, but many of his soldiers were not. The British intentionally spread smallpox among the Continental Army, leading to widespread illness and death. [... more]

Smallpox played a devastating role in the Revolutionary War, killing an estimated 145,000 settlers and Indians. The disease was spread by British soldiers who intentionally infected American troops, leading to a significant loss of life and a crucial turning point in the war. [... more]

A family's struggle during the Great Depression is revealed through the story of Joy Neal Kidney's family, who lost two five-week-old twins to whooping cough, highlighting the hardships of caring for nine children with the disease and the devastating loss of young lives. [... more]

The spread of smallpox during the Revolutionary War had a devastating impact on the Continental Army, causing widespread illness and death. General George Washington and other leaders took measures to prevent the spread of the disease, including inoculation, but it was not until the efforts of Dr. Benjamin Rush that the threat of smallpox was significantly reduced. [... more]

Smallpox played a significant role in the American Revolution, with the disease killing an estimated 145,000 settlers and Indians and weakening the Continental Army. General George Washington was immune to smallpox, but many of his soldiers were not, and the disease spread easily through tight living quarters. The British intentionally infected American prisoners with smallpox and released them, leading to a devastating outbreak among Washington's troops. [... more]