Gallery›Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library›Crossed Fingers, crossed eyes and tongue exercises proved to be the formula needed to “beat the needle” for little Bobby Godfrey in Columbus, Ga. This was the youngster’s second polio shot.
Crossed Fingers, crossed eyes and tongue exercises proved to be the formula needed to “beat the needle” for little Bobby Godfrey in Columbus, Ga. This was the youngster’s second polio shot.
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Crossed Fingers, crossed eyes and tongue exercises proved to be the formula needed to “beat the needle” for little Bobby Godfrey in Columbus, Ga. This was the youngster’s second polio shot.

Associated Press · [ca. June 1955]

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