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1973 Clinical Congress Memories

About Clinical Congress 1973

The 59th Annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons took place October 15-19, 1973, in Chicago, IL. Below we have curated photos from the Clinical Congress and Convocation, as well as the 1973 Convocation booklet. Make sure to take a look at our memories from 1973.

Convocation Booklet 1973

Photos from Clinical Congress 1973

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Convocation

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Press Briefing

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Attendees and panelists in an educational session

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Attendees in convocation

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Attendees in an educational session

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Attendees at a Clinical Congress dinner

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Attendees at a Clinical Congress reception

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Attendees at a Clinical Congress dinner

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Attendees taking part in the 'Ladies programming’

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Attendees taking part in the ‘Ladies programming’

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Chicago skyline in 1973 from Northerly Island

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Clinical Congress News from 1973

Fun Facts for 1973

A ceasefire is signed, ending involvement of American ground troops in the Vietnam War. (Jan. 28). Reminisce about what was going on in the world during your convocation year here.