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Department of Health, Education, and Welfare

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noun

  1. a former department of the U.S. government (1953–79) that administered federal programs dealing with health, education, welfare, and income security. HEW


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Donalds was referring to the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, which was created in 1953 under President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

From Salon Jun. 5, 2024

Department of Health, Education and Welfare to a Democratic administration for President-elect Jimmy Carter, Dr. Christmas ardently advanced her professional agenda.

From New York Times Jan. 4, 2024

He took a job as a special assistant in the Department of Health, Education and Welfare, where he was part of a team that evaluated how well its programs were doing.

From Washington Post May 24, 2022

After the judge ruled in Marilyn’s favor, the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare created new regulations for enforcement.

From Slate Jul. 21, 2020

A newly established Federal Radiation Council, along with the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, analyzes and coordinates information regarding radiological activities which affect the public health.

From State of the Union Address by Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David)

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