Title: “The Power of Perseverance: The Story of Jonas Salk and the Polio Vaccine” In the early 20th century, polio was a devastating disease that caused paralysis and even death in thousands of people,

ometimes new ideas are not appreciated when they are first introduced. It can take hard work and perseverance to convince others to adopt a new idea. Think about someone who had to fight hard for his or her idea to be accepted.
In a well-developed essay, identify a person and a new idea he or she introduced. Explain the struggles that person faced, the outcome of his or her work, and the impact the new idea had. Be sure to include examples and specific details.