After pressure from the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, the National Tuberculosis Association, and the American Public Health Association, President John F. Kennedy authorized Surgeon General Terry's creation of the Advisory Committee.
Nach Druck der American Cancer Society, der American Heart Association, der National Tuberculosis Association und der American Public Health Association, autorisierte Präsident John F. Kennedy den Surgeon General Terry zur Bildung eines Gutachterausschusses.