Elsie S. Ott (1913-2006)
First woman to receive the Air Medal, 1943 Second Lieutenant Elsie S. Ott was a pioneer in air evacuation of military casualties. As World War II progressed on two fronts, […]
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Inspirational Women
This section began as a celebration of March and Women’s History Month; it continues as a regular feature because there are so many unrecognized women who have made major contributions to history.
Oveta Culp Hobby (1905-1995)
First Director of Women’s Army Corps Oveta Culp was born in Killeen, Texas to parents from whom she learned the tradition of service to one’s country and one’s community.
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Loretta Walsh: First Woman to Enlist in Navy
Loretta Perfectus Walsh was the first woman to enlist in the U.S. Navy (March 17, 1917) and the first woman to reach the rank of chief petty officer. This opportunity
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Sarah Emma Edmonds (1841-1898)
Civil War Soldier Sarah Emma Edmonds served during the Civil War using the alias Franklin Thompson. Dressed as a man, Edmonds enlisted in the Second Michigan Regiment of Volunteer Infantry
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Women’s Equality Day: Behind-the-Scenes
Women’s Equality Day is to be celebrated on August 26 each year. Unfortunately, each year it goes by with very little fanfare–much the same way it was celebrated in 1920–that
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