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2. My sister who is 11 months younger than I am had Polio

Wed Oct 1, 2025, 05:56 PM

Oct 2025

One of my earliest memories was of her on crutches. Luckily, she fully recovered.

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Polio, The March of Dimes and the reason why FDR is on the Dime [View all] LetMyPeopleVote Oct 2025 OP

My sister who is 11 months younger than I am had Polio LetMyPeopleVote Oct 2025 #2

Salk and Sabin. At least with the Ilsa Oct 2025 #4

Just wait . . . AverageOldGuy Oct 2025 #3

And a dime back then swong19104 Oct 2025 #5

Based on silver's price right now...$3.42 roamer65 Oct 2025 #12

Kicked and recommended Uncle Joe Oct 2025 #6

For more on this SocialDemocrat61 Oct 2025 #7

I didn't know that...cool!!! BigmanPigman Oct 2025 #8

K and r Easterncedar Oct 2025 #9

K&R for, does KENNEDY Junior/QUISLING know? UTUSN Oct 2025 #10

For the first time since 1946, he won't be on it next year. roamer65 Oct 2025 #11