Historical Events tagged with "fairfax"
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Initial Clinical Trials of Salk's Polio Vaccine
In 1954, the first clinical trials of Jonas Salk's polio vaccine commenced in Fairfax County, Virginia. The vaccine aimed to protect against poliomyelitis, a disease causing severe paralysis in children. Thousands of children received the vaccine, marking a critical step in combating the polio epidemic. The trials were significant not only for their scientific rigor but also for the hope they instilled in families affected by the disease.
Continue ReadingFirst Battle of Fairfax Court House
The Battle of Fairfax Court House marked an early conflict in the American Civil War. Occurring in Virginia, this engagement involved Union troops scouting the area, countered by Confederate forces defending their position. Commanded by Union Brigadier General Robert Patterson, the Union forces attempted to resist any Confederate advances in the region. The Confederate troops, led by General Thomas J. Jackson, managed to hold their ground, resulting in a tactical stalemate.
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