As a surgeon, womens rights advocate, abolitionist, and spy, walker became the first female u. Mary walker is recognized in the fields of literature, feminist and gender studies, history, psychology, and sociolo. Essays on womens rights classics in womens studies. She is the only woman recipient of the medal of honor, the highest recognition for bravery in the united states armed forces. Mary walker was the first woman awarded the congressional medal of honor, for her work as a surgeon during the civil war. In all of united states history, there has only been one woman to receive the presidential medal of honor. Mary edwards walker national womens history museum. Walker wore her medal of honor around her neck for the rest of her life. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Mary walker, was an american abolitionist, prohibitionist, prisoner of war and surgeon. Mary walker was a physician and womens rights activist who received the medal of honor for her service during the civil war. Walker books is the worlds leading independent publisher of childrens books. It was also very enlightening to learn so much about the. Mary edwards walker is the only us woman to receive the presidential medal of honor.
She also refused to give up her trademark mens clothing. A few years later, walker published a book called hit in 1871. Walker also published two books during this time, the partly autobiographical hit in. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. She famously wore pants and advocated for dress reform. Walker has gained more notoriety and the interest in her life has spread across the united states. The national park service is modifying its operations on a parkbypark basis in accordance with the latest guidance from the centers for. In addition to her work with the army, she began to advocate for womens rights. Mary edwards walker was an american feminist, an alleged spy, womens right activist, an abolitionist and a prisoner of war.
Walker s most popular book is fresh vegetable and fruit juices. An american radical, 18321919 hardcover october 30, 2009 by sharon m harris author. Walker has 17 books on goodreads with 2090 ratings. Walker was cited for her service in not only this battle but also in the hospital in washington, dc, as well as continued service in tennessee. By katie lange, dod news, defense media activity march 7, 2017. Join facebook to connect with mary walker and others you may know. The true story of the doctor, reformer, and civil war hero. Mary walker, american women writers to 1800, and womens early american historical narratives.
Walker 18321919 was a surgeon, a public lecturer, an outspoken champion of womens rights, and the only woman to receive the congressional medal of honor for her service during the civil war. This guide, which focuses mainly on manuscript materials, is arranged by repository. Walker drmew award is a reward for army spouses whose achievements and performance merit special. Working with the best authors and illustrators we create books for all ages, from babies to teenagers books your child will grow up with and always remember.
This assertion, a startling one from a nineteenthcentury woman, drove the life of dr. Famed physician, feminist, womens rights activist and civil war veteran mary walker is best known for becoming the first woman to receive the medal of honor 1865. National archives photo she was a surgeon, a pow and a spy and out of the nearly 3,500 medal of honor. In the bull run battle alone, eleven soldiers and civilian contract surgeon mary walker earned medals of honor. One womans journey to the medal of honor and the fight for womens. Very interesting read given that much of the book was mary walkers own account of her experiences.