Congresswoman Julia Brownley

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Congresswoman Julia Brownley @RepBrownley

After being held as a prisoner of war by Confederate troops, she became assistant surgeon of the Ohio 52nd Infantry. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted March 26, 2021

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Congresswoman Julia Brownley @RepBrownley

Dr. Walker was not allowed to serve as a medical officer during the Civil War because she was a woman. However, she volunteered as an unpaid surgeon until her request to practice was granted in 1863 in Ohio – becoming the first woman surgeon in the U.S. Army. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted March 26, 2021

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Congresswoman Julia Brownley @RepBrownley

After the war, Dr. Walker was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Andrew Johnson for her meritorious service in caring for sick and wounded soldiers, both in the field and hospitals. This #WomensHistoryMonth, we honor Dr. Mary Edwards Walker for her service. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted March 26, 2021