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Ed Haslam | Dr. Mary’s Monkey, The Polio Vaccine, and Lee Harvey Oswald
Ed Haslam's Personal Connection, Dr. Mary Sherman's Medical Background
Ed Haslam describes growing up in New Orleans as the son of a prominent orthopedic surgeon who was close friends with Dr. Mary Sherman. He highlights Sherman's prestigious credentials from the University of Chicago and her work with atomic scientists like Enrico Fermi. Haslam recalls early rumors of biological weapons and monkey viruses circulating in the 1960s, particularly involving the Delta Regional Primate Center managed by Tulane.