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Surgeon General David Satcher. meets with students in Missouri
SLP98092405 - 24 SEPTEMBER 1998 - BALLWIN, MISSOURI, USA: U.S. Surgeon General David Satcher, meets with 12-year-old Brandon Baethke, 11-year-old Dominique Reed and 11-year-old Michael Moon, prior to speaking to sixth graders at an elementary school in west St. Louis County, September 24. Satcher talked to students about his responsibilities and living a healthy lifestyle. UPI iw/Bill Greenblatt

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