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Podcast: Medal of Honor Podcast
Episode: Dr. Mary Edwards Walker
Description: Dr. Mary Edwards Walker is the only woman to ever receive the Medal of Honor. She fought her whole life to become a surgeon, to serve her country, and to achieve full rights for women. She refused to wear women's clothing and even testified before Congress on behalf of women's suffrage, but was never fully recognized for her groundbreaking work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices