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Since its founding in 1913, the American Cancer Society has been working to educate people about cancer and fight the disease. When studies sponsored by the Society showed a connection between smoking and cancer, the organization helped to develop the Surgeon General’s 1964 report detailing smoking’s impact on people’s health. Between 1991 and 2014 cancer deaths dropped by 2.1 million.

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The study of dentistry and orthodontia has developed over the centuries, and reference to surgical dentistry can be found as far back as the Middle Ages, with writings about tooth removal to decrease tooth crowding. The first dental appliance for teeth straightening may date back to 1723 in France, when a dentist developed a gold or silver bad meant to push teeth to their proper places. This “bandolet” has evolved into the braces and retainers we commonly see in orthodontics today.

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The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) has a long history representing educators of Chicago. The union was established in 1937 when several competing teacher’s unions merged into one larger union, and its roots include the Chicago Teachers Foundation that was established in 1897 to represent the interest of women teachers. There have been four major strikes by the union, the most recent in 2012. Currently the union represents over 25,000 teachers and paraprofessionals working in the Chicago Public School system. 

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Commercial artificial breeding has been used by the agricultural industry since the late 1930’s. After the first commercial insemination in 1937, cooperatives started springing up all over the U.S., in which members of the industry select genetically desirable males from outside dairies for inseminating their cows. Competition between cooperatives became so great that modern artificial insemination cooperatives are now much larger, making statewide cooperatives like the Pennsylvania Association rarely seen today. 

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The Chicago Herald and Examiner was founded in 1902 as the Chicago Morning American, then was renamed in 1907 as the Chicago Herald. It was renamed again when it merged with another paper to become the Chicago Herald-Examiner.

In 1926, the phrase “meet me in” appeared in the newspaper to address a previously published editorial about the male image being presented as effeminate in the paper’s rival, The Chicago Tribune. Author Valentino addressed the slander in the Chicago Herald-Examiner and the anonymous author’s attack of male ancestry and manhood. Valentino suggested the author “meet me in the boxing or wrestling arena to prove…which of us is more a man.”

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In order to promote proper dental hygiene, the Dairy Council and the American Dental Association (ADA) joined forces in its annual observance of National Children’s Dental Health Week on February, 1980. The theme of the event was “Smile America. Brighten the 80s,” during which the ADA would reinforce programs and instructions that pointed out the importance of good brushing and flossing techniques. Efforts included school demonstrations by dental hygienists on how to prevent dental problems.  The McDonalds restaurant franchise would also help with the effort with visits to schools by the restaurant’s official company spokesman, Ronald McDonald, to educate children on proper dental hygiene.

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A programming librarian is a librarian that creates public programs for their institution, such as story times, meet ups, special events, and much more!

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The Girl Scouts of America is an organization for young girls in the United States. It was founded in 1912 by Juliette Gordon Low. The purpose of the organization is to empower girls and young women to become courageous, compassionate, and confident leaders of the future as well as involved American citizens. Girl Scouts participate in educational activities, such as learning first aid, camping trips, and community service. They earn badges for the accomplishment of certain tasks and acquisition of particular skills.

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