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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...
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.
The Story of James E. Hanger: Amputee Turned Entrepreneur
Learn about James Hanger and his legacy.
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...
Medical Miracle: The Science of General Henry A. Barnum
Henry Barnum's harrowing experience in the Civil War, where he survived a near-fatal gunshot wound that led to prolonged suffering, multiple surgeries...
