Which medical advancement in 1955 contributed to the sense of security and progress in post-war suburban families?
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Correct answer: The development of the Polio vaccine by Jonas Salk
Polio was a source of great fear for parents during the early 1950s. Salk's vaccine was seen as a triumph of American science and provided a major boost to public health and confidence during the Baby Boom.
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