Dr. Anthony Fauci was the face of the U.S. government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. He has sought to defend his own tenure in government in a new memoir published this week. He has also faced renewed congressional scrutiny in recent weeks. This Washington Examiner series, Fauci Unmasked, will look at his record and legacy. Part 1 looked at Fauci’s record of statements on masks, social distancing, and vaccines. Part 2 reviewed his role as a person of interest in the investigation into the origins of the pandemic. Part 3 explored the loss of trust in institutions over the past few years. Part 4 focuses on the long-term consequences of school closures.

Dr. Anthony Fauci’s legacy is inextricably linked to the controversial protocols he advocated during the coronavirus pandemic, but perhaps no group of people saw greater detrimental impact than the children whose schools were closed.