President Roosevelt’s War on Polio May 30, 2020 Nicola US History ` President Roosevelt's War on PolioTravel back to a world gripped in fear and see how Dr. Salk, with his dedicated staff, a young charity, and a faithful nation, came together to conquer polio.Polio: Beating the Virus, tonight at 9pm.Posted by Smithsonian Channel on Monday, May 18, 2020 President Roosevelt’s War on PolioThe paralytic illness of Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882–1945) began in 1921 when the future President of the United States was 39 years old.Credit SmithsonianChannelUK Please support our Sponsors - Or Buy an Item from our Catalog