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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DXU_the-mary-woodard-lasker-center-for-health-research-and-education_Bethesda-MD.html
Mary Woodward Lasker (1900-1994), with her husband Albert, founded the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation in 1942 to deepen the national commitment to medical science, and to raise awareness of extraordinary basic and clinical research discoveries …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DV4_locust-grove_Bethesda-MD.html
Locust Grove, the home of Lucy Beall, Daughter of George, and of Her Husband Samuel Wade Magruder, a local leader in the Revolutionary War, was built around 1770. Located near Montgomery Mall Shopping Plaza (at the intersection of Westlake Terrace…
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Lieutenant of Volunteers French and Indian War, Magistrate of the 1st. court, Montgomery County Maryland. 1777; Major of Maryland Battalion; Member of Committee to effect resolutions of first Continental Congress. Janet Montgomery Chapter, D.A.R.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CFT_all-are-welcome-to-the-strong-healing-plaza-strong_Bethesda-MD.html
All are Welcome to the Healing PlazaThis plaza is a tribute to the history and legacy of two great military medical institutions and their contributions to military medicine. Through this garden's peaceful landscape, sculpture, and memorials, visi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CET_national-naval-medical-center_Bethesda-MD.html
Panel at main entrance: National Naval Medical Center Tower and Viewhas been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior[1978] Cornerstone inscription at main entrance, north side: U…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1B4P_the-centennial-anchor_Bethesda-MD.html
This centennial anchor, originally from a Coast Guard cutter, rested for many years in front of the Staten Island Marine Hospital where the National Institutes of Health began in 1887 with the founding of the Hygienic Laboratory. It was presented …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1B1T_walter-reed-monument_Bethesda-MD.html
Text inscribed on north face of monument:Walter Reed 1851 - 1902BacteriologistResearch Scientist In honor of his great work in the fightfor theeradication of yellow fever Text inscribed on south face of monument:In recognition ofthe high …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ANZ_the-louis-stokes-laboratories_Bethesda-MD.html
By Act of CongressThis building is designated as the (sic) The Louis Stokes Laboratories Congressman Louis Stokes served as a distinguished member of the United States Congress for 30 years, representing his native state of Ohio. He was elec…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1A5S_president-franklin-d-roosevelt_Bethesda-MD.html
"The National Institute of Health speaks the universal language of humanitarianism. It has been devoted throughout its long and distinguished history to furthering the health of all mankind....In dedicating this Institute, I dedicate it to the und…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM163H_national-naval-medical-center-in-the-1940s_Bethesda-MD.html
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt selected this site on July 5, 1938. At the time, the site was a cabbage patch on a run down farm. This property was originally part of the "Clagetts' Purchase" recorded in 1715. The original 772 acre tract has b…
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