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琉球結核予防会創立15周年 << 1967年(昭和42年) 10月13日 >> 8-4-62

15th Anniv. of Anti-TB Association Issued on Oct. 13, 1967 (Showa42)

15th Anniv. of Anti-TB Association Issued on Oct. 13, 1967 (Showa42) The Ryukyu Tuberculosis Prevention Association was established in 1952 (Showa 27) in Kanegusuku, Itoman-cho as the "Ryukyu Tuberculosis Science Institute" with the funds from fund-raising activities and the support of the US military. The stamp is issued to commemorate the 15th anniversary of its establishment, and the examination car of the Japan Anti-Tuberculosis Association is designed. Reference: Okinawa Prefecture Official Homepage 2022.3