Lighthouses have always been an essential part of our national infrastructure. <break time="2s"/> In 1789, the very first public works act passed by Congress allocated funds to construct this light on Portland Head.
Maurice Hilleman was a scientist. He studied microbiology, single cell organisms that cause infectious diseases, like COVID. He also created vaccines to protect children. Use this story to talk about disease and ways that we protect ourselves from disease, including hand washing, wearing masks, social distancing and getting vaccinated.