Decade: 1900s

In the early 20th century, the General Education Board was devoted to the cause of improving education throughout the United States, without distinction of race, sex, or creed.

Applying a vast fortune to the American race problem, but with decades of false assumptions and well-intended approaches that fell short.

Philanthropy’s role in cleaning up the milk supply prompted better federal food safety protections.

Battling hookworm on rural farms laid the groundwork for a global public health system.