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Prussian sterilization law

Sub-Headline
Drafted as model for entire Reich, announcement says
Publication Date
Wednesday, April 26, 1933
Historical Event
German Law Authorizes Sterilization for Prevention of Hereditary Diseases
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Early Acts of Persecution
Eugenics and People with Disabilities
Article Type
News Article
Newspaper
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Location
St. Louis, Missouri
Page Section and Number
A2
Author/Byline
AP
History Unfolded Contributor
Lena S.
Location of Research
Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com)

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