1 janv. 1925 - The Great Race of Mercy

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Although dog sledding had been used for centuries by natives, trappers and gold miners for effective transportation, the diptheria epidemic gave it the world's attention. The hospital in Nome had not received its order before the shipping port closed for winter. By the end of January 10,000 people were at risk for the disease in Nome and the surrounding area. The only way to deliver the medication was over land from the railroad in Nenana to Nome (674 miles). The team consisted of 20 mushers and 150 sled dogs. It took 5 1/2 days to deliver the medication in blizzard conditions.

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