Between 1945 and 1955, polio was one of the most feared diseases in the United States, striking thousands of children each year. Often fatal to children under 10, it left many survivors with paralysis or lasting disabilities. Communities rallied to combat the disease, with local efforts like the March of Dimes and the Mothers March raising funds for research. A breakthrough came in 1955 when Jonas Salk’s vaccine was approved, marking the beginning of the end for polio in the U.S. In Greece, NY, schools, churches, and local organizations played a key role in supporting vaccination efforts and aiding those affected.