President Roosevelt dedicates NIH

President Roosevelt dedicates NIH

Contributor(s):
United States. President (1933-1945 : Roosevelt)
United States. National Archives and Records Service.
Publication:
[Washington, D.C. : National Archives & Records Service, 1940]
Language(s):
English
Format:
Moving image
Subject(s):
Academies and Institutes
Biomedical Research
Anniversaries and Special Events
United States
National Institute of Health (U.S.)
Genre(s):
Address
Abstract:
This videotape is a copy of a film of the speech given by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt at the dedication of the National Institute of Health, October 31, 1940. President Roosevelt, standing on the portico in front of Building 1, speaks about the role of government in promoting and stimulating cancer research, and the roles of the Public Health Service and the National Cancer Institute. President Roosevelt states that a strong and healthy nation results in total defense. Gov. O'Connor of Maryland and Dr. Thompson also appear.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
006 min.
Color:
Black and white
Technique:
Other
NLM Unique ID:
101205101 (See catalog record)
OCLC no.:
55503314
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101205101