The Past Made Me Do It

143: Civil War Nurses- Unrecognized Heroes

Episode 143

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The unrecognized heroes who held our broken country together were the nurses who saw everything from the Civil War in America. From the tireless leadership of Clara Barton to the dangerous work of battlefield caregivers who treated soldiers amid gunfire, disease, and chaos, this episode explores how Civil War nurses transformed healthcare forever and their lasting impact for women's roles in society.


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