26B - Medical & Military Innovations

Scientific discoveries and innovations in military technology during times of increasing world conflict provided opportunities for protection at home and abroad. *

• • • Satellite Technology

    • A shift in the Arms Race to Nuclear Weapons

    • Agent Orange used as a chemical weapon

Scientific discoveries and technological innovations in medicine increased the ability to treat the growing population and prevent future diseases.

Vaccines were created to protect citizens from potential life threatening diseases. *

• • • • Polio *

      • Measles

      • Mumps

      • Whooping Cough

Medications provided treatment for diseases.

• • • • Penicillin

      • Antibiotics

Blood and plasma donations assist in life saving measures.

Pasteurization processes prevented the spread of disease through food products.