Medal of Honor Controversy
Mary, a dedicated Civil War nurse, faces a bittersweet fate when her Congressional Medal of Honor is revoked decades later due to outdated criteria. Despite the challenges, the war catalyzes significant medical advancements and elevates the status of nursing, paving the way for future women's rights. The irony of her recognition and subsequent loss highlights the ongoing struggle for gender equality in America.In this clip
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63: Wounded and Dying: Nurses, Doctors, and Disease in the Civil War
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