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Originally founded in 1876 as a department of Central Tennessee College, Meharry Medical College was granted a separate charter of incorporation in 1915. The college was named to honor five Irish brothers, Samuel, Hugh, Alexander, Jesse, and David Meharry. They gave more than $30,000 in cash and real estate to fund an institution that would educate medical professionals to serve the black community. By the mid-20th century, Meharry Medical College graduated approximately half the black doctors in the United States. The evolution of Meharry Medical College is a compelling story that occurs during succeeding eras. In many ways, its evolution reflects the changing tides of race relations in America. Nearly 150 years later, Meharry continues to be a significant medical institution that holds true to its motto: "Dedicated to the worship of God through service to man."
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- ISBN-13: 9781467106535
- ISBN-10: 1467106534
- Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
- Publish Date: May 2021
- Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 0.4 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.6 pounds
- Page Count: 128
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