The Last Survivor: A Man in Iron Lungs for 77 Years | Polio Survivor and a Great US Lawyer

The Last Survivor: A Man in Iron Lungs for 77 Years | Polio Survivor and a Great Lawyer

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Paul Alexander is an American lawyer and paralytic polio survivor. He is the last person living in an iron lung after he contracted polio in 1952 at the age of six.

Alexander was born in Dallas, Texas, in 1946. He was a healthy and active child until he came down with polio in the summer of 1952. The polio outbreak that year was one of the worst in American history, with over 58,000 cases reported. Alexander was one of the thousands of children who were paralyzed by the disease.

Alexander was placed in an iron lung, a machine that helps people breathe when they are unable to do so on their own. He has been living in an iron lung ever since.

Despite his disability, Alexander has lived a full and productive life. He graduated from high school and college and earned a law degree from the University of Texas at Austin. He has worked as a lawyer for over 30 years, and he has been active in the polio community.

Alexander is a strong advocate for people with disabilities. He has spoken out about the importance of access to education, employment, and healthcare for people with disabilities. He is also a vocal supporter of the polio vaccine.

In 2023, Alexander was recognized by Guinness World Records as the person who has spent the most extended amount of time living in an iron lung. He is an inspiration to people all over the world, and he shows that anything is possible if you never give up.

In addition to his work as a lawyer, Alexander is also a writer. He has written a book about his life, called "Three Minutes for a Dog: My Life in an Iron Lung." He is also a blogger and a speaker.

Alexander is a living testament to the power of the human spirit. He has faced many challenges in his life, but he has never given up. He is an inspiration to us all.