John D. Rockefeller's influence and the success of pasteurization laws in the U.S., combined with his international reputation as a philanthropist and advocate for public health through the Rockefeller Foundation, contributed to the global adoption of milk pasteurization standards. The Rockefeller Foundation was heavily involved in promoting public health globally, funding medical research, public health programs, and food regulations. The Rockefeller Foundation has played a significant role in steering the public away from optimal health and quality of life.
The link below describes how John D. Rockefeller played the big role in pushing for mandatory milk pasteurization in the United States [
note: he did this globally through the Rockefeller Foundation] during the early 20th century. His lobbying efforts led to the implementation of raw milk bans in cities like Chicago and New York, which benefited his investments in dairy processing companies. These regulations helped industrialize the dairy supply chain, but also faced resistance from farmers concerned about quality and costs.
Link:
https://getrawmilk.com/content/how-rockefeller-lobbied-pasteurization-laws-usa
The text in the link below describes how John D. Rockefeller offered to purchase, repair, and donate the birthplace of Louis Pasteur in Dole, France, as a public monument. A French committee initially sought funds through public subscriptions for this project, but Rockefeller, moved by his admiration for Pasteur, proposed covering the costs himself while leaving the public effort open for maintenance funds. Just note that John D. Rockefeller himself promoted this:
Link:
https://www.pasteurbrewing.com/rock...-buy-scientists-birthplace-as-gift-to-france/
In addition, the Rockefeller Foundation also shaped our education system we operate on today. The Rockefeller Foundation shaped modern education by funding schools, teacher training, and curriculum development, mphasizing standardized education and vocational training. This began in the early 20th century with the General Education Board founded in 1903, which influenced public schooling in the United States, Europe, and beyond.
Link:
https://medium.com/@sofialherani/th...tem-shaped-by-john-d-rockefeller-77bf1b0167dd