Here are five key points on National Doctors’ Day history.
1. Congress designated March 30 as National Doctors Day in 1991.
2. Following the decision, former President George Bush issued a proclamation urging Americans to honor the day with appropriate programs and activities.
3. In his proclamation, President Bush recognized Daniel Hale Williams, MD, and Charles Drew, MD, two African American physicians who were considered great innovators in medical research.
4. The president also honored Thomas Dooley, MD, for his humanitarian work. Former President Bush also recognized the National Institutes of Health.
5. In his proclamation, former President Bush made a tribute to those medical professionals serving members of the Armed Forces and Reserves.
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