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In 1967, Dr. James Hiram Bedford, a psychology professor and WWI veteran, became the first person to undergo cryonic preservation, hoping future science could revive him.<\/p>\n

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Diagnosed with terminal cancer, Bedford\u2019s body was frozen shortly after his death, using methods pioneered by Dr. Robert Ettinger.<\/p>\n

In 1991, Alcor inspected his body, finding it well-preserved with minor damage. Today, Bedford remains frozen alongside over 145 others, still waiting for the day science might fulfill<\/p>\n

his dream of revival. His story symbolizes humanity\u2019s enduring hope in the possibilities of cryonics<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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