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Charles Drew
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Charles Drew was born in Washington, D.C., in 1904 and was a trained surgeon and researcher. During World War II, he invented the modern “blood bank” storage system that gives blood to those in need in times of emergencies, such as war. Even today, Drew’s invention continues to save a countless number of lives.
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