George Washington confronted a smallpox epidemic with a belief in science—and a controversial plan. George Washington strikes a confident pose after the victorious Battle of Princeton in this ...

George Washington knew the threat smallpox posed to the new nation, calling it “the most dangerous Enemy” in a July 1776 letter to John Hancock.

Description. This lesson provides an overview of George Washington's decision to mandate smallpox inoculation for the Continental Army in 1777. The lesson, which features author Andrew Wehrman ...

George Washington was born into a very different world 292 years ago. Indeed, ... He was visionary for his day in inoculating his army against smallpox. More on George Washington.

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Author Andrew Wehrman described why George Washington initially disagreed with smallpox inoculation. The American Revolution Institute in Washington, D.C, hosted this event.

After decisive victories at Trenton and Princeton, Washington led his troops to Morristown in January 1777. They would remain there until late in the spring, fighting a smallpox outbreak along the ...