Medical Museum Presents Book Talk by Author Matthew Algeo
July 12, 2011

Author Matthew Algeo discussed his new book, "The President Is a Sick Man" at the Silver Spring Civic Building on July 12, 2011. The book details President Grover Cleveland’s secret cancer surgery onboard a yacht in the summer of 1893, which still remains an almost unknown chapter in American history.

NMHM Public Programs Manager Andrea Schierkolk welcomes attendees to the Museum’s second Science Café at the Silver Spring Civic Building on July 12, 2011. She also introduced the evening’s speaker, author Matthew Algeo.		Author Matthew Algeo talks about President Grover Cleveland’s secret surgery to remove a cancerous growth from his jaw in 1893. The procedure is the subject of Algeo’s new book, “The President Is a Sick Man,” which he discussed at the Silver Spring Civic Building on July 12, 2011.
Attendees listen to author Matthew Algeo share details from his new book, “The President Is a Sick Man.” The event, which was presented by the National Museum of Health and Medicine, was held July 12, 2011 at the Silver Spring Civic Building.		Author Matthew Algeo signs copies of his new book, "The President Is a Sick Man," following his talk on July 12, 2011. The event was presented by the National Museum of Health and Medicine and held at the Silver Spring Civic Building.