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Office of the Surgeon General, United States Public Health Service History

 Digital Record
Identifier: 101584930X41
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Dates

  • Creation: [ca. 1982]

Extent

2 pages

Creator

Description

This statement gives a brief survey of the history and duties of the Office of the U.S. Surgeon General, an office established in 1875 to administer the Marine Hospital Service, itself created in 1798.

Language of Materials

English

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