Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 | Fears & Falsehoods | 2
Published 11/16/2022
Published 11/16/2022
In September 1793, yellow fever continued to ravage Philadelphia. As the death toll mounted, Dr. Benjamin Rush raced to find a cure. Rush used an aggressive and controversial treatment to battle the grisly disease, sparking a political backlash. Soon Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton and…
