Headline

Law to Sterilize Unfit Made Effective By Edict In Germany

Sub-Headline
Aimed to Halt Transmission to Posterity of Insanity, Blindness, Other Ills.
Publication Date
Wednesday, July 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
The Courier-Journal
Location
Louisville, Kentucky
Page Section and Number
1
Author/Byline
UP
History Unfolded Contributor
Marlene K.
Location of Research
Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com)

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