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Summary Note

Soon after the United States entered World War II, President Roosevelt received information that Germany and Japan were developing biological weapons. In response, the U.S. and it's allies rushed to develop their own germ warfare program.

General Note

Provided by PBS due to the support provided by the U.S. Army Chemical School Archives.
Originally aired on the Public Broadcasting System's American Experience, 5 February 2007.

Content Note

Introduction -- 1942 -- British Anthrax tests -- Camp Detrick -- WWII Deployment -- Axos Biowarfare -- U.S. Cold War program -- 1954 Human testing -- Public scrutiny -- U.S. Program ends -- Credits.