Dark Vaccination Practices
The Confederacy resorted to using enslaved infants for smallpox vaccination, believing they were healthier and more 'pure.' This shocking practice, rooted in a pro-slavery narrative, reflects a broader historical trend where vulnerable populations were exploited for medical experimentation. Despite the grim nature of these actions, they often went undocumented, revealing a disturbing aspect of wartime medical bureaucracy.In this clip
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