The incredible story of Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, Civil War surgeon and unwavering activist. #history #womenssuffrage #civilwar #didyouknow | What on Earth

Mary Edwards Walker, one of the first female doctors in America and the only woman to win the Medal of Honor, served in the military during the Civil War despite relentless efforts to stop her. This independent firebrand had other ideas. Mary followed her own path with tenacity, courage and an extremely modern sense of how to be a woman. For starters, she wore pants to her wedding and deleted the word “obey” from her vows. (In the 19th century!) Dee Johnson tells us the charming and crucial stor

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On November 26, 1832, Dr. Mary Edwards Walker was born. The first and only female recipient of the Medal of Honor during the Civil War, the barrier-breaking medical professional briefly attended Bowen Collegiate Institute in Hopkinton, Iowa. Raised in New York, Mary Edwards Walker taught at a school in Minetto, New York, eventually earning enough money to pay her way through Syracuse Medical College, where she graduated with honors as a medical doctor in 1855, the only woman

Mary Edwards Walker, the only woman ever to receive the Medal of Honor, defied a world that said no. A surgeon in the Civil War when women were forbidden, a prisoner of the enemy, and a lifelong fighter for dress reform and women’s rights, she refused to surrender her medal—even when the U.S. government demanded it back at age 84. She wore it proudly every day until her death. Decades later, President Carter restored her honor. Mary proved courage isn’t about permission—it’s about persistence, p

Meet Dr. Mary Edwards Walker — the ONLY woman ever awarded the Medal of Honor! A Civil War surgeon, feminist, and trailblazer, she broke every barrier of her time. From graduating as the 2nd female doctor in America to serving on battlefield front lines, Mary defied expectations — even wearing men's clothing daily. A true American legend! 🇺🇸 #MedalOfHonor #WomenInHistory #CivilWar #Trailblazer #WomensHistoryMonth This content is created for educational and informational purposes only. All info