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July 25, 1972

Tuskegee Syphilis Study Exposed

On July 25, 1972, journalist Jean Heller of the Associated Press broke the story of the Tuskegee Study, in which the U.S. Public Health Service had deliberately withheld treatment from 399 African American men with syphilis since 1932. The scandal led to major reforms in research ethics.

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Sources
1. The Tuskegee Syphilis Study - National Archives2. The Tuskegee Study of Untreated Syphilis in the Negro Male - CDC
July 25, 1954

Walter Payton Born

Born July 25, 1954, Walter "Sweetness" Payton played 13 seasons for the Chicago Bears and retired as the NFL's all-time leading rusher with 16,726 yards. He was known for his work ethic, durability, and charitable work. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993.

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People: Walter Payton
Sources
1. Walter Payton - Pro Football Hall of Fame
July 25, 1992

South Africa Readmitted to Olympics

In July 1992, South Africa competed in the Barcelona Olympics, its first Games since being banned in 1964 over apartheid. The return symbolized the country's progress toward ending racial segregation and was a moment of national pride.

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Sources
1. South Africa at the Olympics - Olympic.org
July 25, 2015

Death of Dr. Marva Collins

Marva Collins, known for her contributions to education and technology, passed away.

People: Marva Collins
Sources
1. Marva Collins, 78, Educator Who Inspired Students, Dies — The New York Times2. Marva Collins, Pioneer Educator, Dies at 78 — PBS NewsHour

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