The only woman to receive the Medal of Honor is getting her own quarter
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The only woman to receive the Medal of Honor is getting her own quarter
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In 2024, the U.S. Mint will issue quarters featuring five prominent American women. This run, the third year of the American Women Quarters Program, includes Dr. Mary Edwards Walker. She was an abolitionist, surgeon, prisoner of war and the only woman to receive the Medal of Honor.
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On November 26, 1832, Walker was born in Oswego, New York. The youngest of seven children, the entire family worked on a farm. Walker’s parents encouraged independence and instilled a strong sense of justice in their children. At an early age, Walker showed an interest in medicine and read her father’s books on anatomy and physiology in her free time.
Walker taught school in Minetto, New York, until she saved enough money to attend medical school. In 1855, she graduated from Syracuse Medical College with honors as the only woman in her class. Later that year, she married a classmate named Albert Miller. Walker kept her last name and the couple started a joint practice in Rome, New York. However, female doctors were not trusted or accepted at the time and the practice did not do well. Walker and Miller later divorced in 1869.
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Walker served as the Army’s first female surgeon
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Thanks for the post. She deserves to be recognized by more people who enjoy our history, and these coins are a great way to do it.
My US Mint Commemorative Medal Set
Nice part of history. Would make a great question on Jeopardy. Peace Roy
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I read about her this morning. Quite a storied life. Cannot imagine the things she saw and faced; the entire time being told she wasn't strong enough or good enough to do the very things she did. James
A p.o.w, yes she deserves it 🖖
Now that is a coin I will be happy to purchase. Thank you for this write up. Many of the ones issued should not be on a coin, this one is very much an exception to that standard for this series.