President Roosevelt dedicates the National Institute of Health: Bethesda, Maryland, October 31, 1940

President Roosevelt dedicates the National Institute of Health: Bethesda, Maryland, October 31, 1940

Collection:
NLM Publications and Productions
Contributor(s):
United States. President (1933-1945 : Roosevelt)
Lister Hill National Center for Biomedical Communications. Audiovisual Program Development Branch.
Publication:
Bethesda, Md. : National Library of Medicine, 1991
Language(s):
English
Format:
Moving image
Subject(s):
Health Policy
United States
National Institute of Health (U.S.)
United States. Public Health Service
National Cancer Institute (U.S.)
Genre(s):
Documentaries and Factual Films
Abstract:
This film incorporates the audio of a speech given by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt at the dedication of the National Institute of Health, October 31, 1940, with still photographs taken during the speech. FDR spoke about the role of government in preserving health, the roles of the Public Health Service and the National Cancer Institute, the achievements of the Institute, and background on the donor of the land. Interspersed are photographs of the buildings and individuals mentioned in the speech.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
012 min.
Color:
Black and white
Provenance:
Received: Unknown.
Technique:
Live action
NLM Unique ID:
100941041 (See catalog record)
OCLC no.:
44040037
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/100941041