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Dispatches: The Podcast of the Journal of the American Revolution

Dispatches: The Podcast of the Journal of the American Revolution

Society & Culture:History

E57: Katie Turner Getty: Control of Disease in the Revolutionary Era

E57: Katie Turner Getty: Control of Disease in the Revolutionary Era

2020-03-14
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This week our guest is JAR editor Katie Turner Getty. During the heart of the conflict, America’s civilian population waged an ongoing struggle against infectious disease. To find safety, cities resorted to extreme and controversial measures. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

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