Resolution for the Creation of a Federal Department of Health, 1951-04-28
Scope and Contents
The Southern Branch of the American Public Health Association passed a resolution at their annual meeting in 1951, petitioning for the creation of a department of health with cabinet status within the Federal Government. The resolution highlights the importance of good health for productivity and the need for interstate control of disease. Copies of the resolution were sent to government officials and health organizations for support.
Dates
- Creation: 1951-04-28
Creator
- From the Collection: Schwabe, George Blaine, U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 1st district (1951-1952); 8th Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives (1921-1923); Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from Nowata County (1919-1923), 1886-1952 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Access Restriction
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Full Extent
2 Pages
Abstract
82nd (1951-1953)
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository