On this day in 1889, Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte became the first Native American woman in the U.S. to receive a medical degree. / On this day in 1900, the Gold Standard Act went into effect, making gold the sole standard for redeeming paper money.

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<p>On this day in 1889, Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte became the first Native American woman in the U.S. to receive a medical degree. / On this day in 1900, the Gold Standard Act went into effect, making gold the sole standard for redeeming paper money.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

This Day in History Class

Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte received an M.D. / Gold Standard Act signed - March 14

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