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jul 1, 1841 - Dorothea Dix's Campaign

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Dorothea Dix carried a campaign that advocated for proper treatment of the mentally ill. Millions of dollars were raised to build hospitals. Credited with establishing 32 mental hospitals. Lasted till 1881.

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jul 1, 1841
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~ 184 years ago