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The 1918 Pandemic That Killed Millions (Matter of Fact video)

The 1918 Flu Pandemic Killed Millions. Some Historians Say History Could Repeat Itself

The Spanish flu pandemic of 1918-1919 was the most deadly outbreak of disease in modern times. It was completely connected to the last year of World War I. And it has some important lessons today as the world confronts another deadly pandemic. This short video looks at the history of one pandemic while we live through another.

Posted on May 11, 2020

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