When the Civil War began, Mary Edwards Walker sought work as a surgeon. When the Union refused to give her an appointment, she worked as a volunteer. She became the first woman to win a Medal of Honor.  Tune in to learn more about Mary Edwards Walker.

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When the Civil War began, Mary Edwards Walker sought work as a surgeon. When the Union refused to give her an appointment, she worked as a volunteer. She became the first woman to win a Medal of Honor.  Tune in to learn more about Mary Edwards Walker.

Civil War Medicine: Mary Edwards Walker

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