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PugJesus@piefed.socialM to HistoryPhotos@piefed.socialEnglish · 2 months ago

Child with polio learning how to walk in physical therapy, Canada, 1953

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Child with polio learning how to walk in physical therapy, Canada, 1953

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PugJesus@piefed.socialM to HistoryPhotos@piefed.socialEnglish · 2 months ago
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    We’re bringing those jobs back. 🙁

    • AbsolutelyNotAVelociraptor@piefed.social
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      And don’t forget the iron lungs! Can’t wait to see one outside of books!

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        they dont make the old ones anymore, apparently they have newer tech where you arnt stuck in a giant tube.

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    That’s a great photo. The childs expression is 10/10

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    From the thumbnail I thought they were flinging a kid off of a giant slingshot D:

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      Gotta push 'em outta the nest at some point! Fly or die!

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