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Today in History—May 8: The End of Smallpox
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A black-and-white photo shows a man receiving a vaccination in his upper arm from a doctor, with a nurse assisting, symbolizing the effort to eradicate smallpox.
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May 8, 1980: Global triumph over smallpox
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