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Louisa May Alcott
Despite being one of the most influential American authors of the 20th century, Louisa May Alcott’s resume goes well beyond her published works. Born...
The Story of James E. Hanger: Amputee Turned Entrepreneur
Learn about James Hanger and his legacy.
Dr. Mary Edwards Walker: Surgeon, Feminist, Suffragist
Learn about the life and legacy of Dr. Mary Walker, the only woman in the medical corps to receive the Medal of Honor.
Camp Letterman at Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg was the bloodiest battle of the Civil War. The result was a total of more than 51,000 combined casualties. About 14,000...
Dr. William A. Hammond
Dr. William Alexander Hammond was born in Annapolis, Maryland, on August 28, 1828. His family moved to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, when he was six years...
Dr. Benjamin Church
As a member of the Sons of Liberty and the first Surgeon General of the United States, Dr. Benjamin Church Jr. seemed to be a zealous patriot on the...
