Mark Kelly, George Washington, and the Smallpox Vaccine

George Washington believed that vaccinating his troops against smallpox was the key to winning the Revolutionary War and our independence. A founding father from 250 years ago had a better understanding of science and military readiness than Pete Hegseth. https://t.co/G1FDVzvtRd

— Senator Mark Kelly (@SenMarkKelly) April 21, 2026

I'm no expert on the history of vaccines, but I didn't think a smallpox vaccine was available during the Revolutionary War.

Mark Kelly appears to be spreading misinformation again.