The Persistence of Dr. Mary Walker | A New York Minute in History

For Women's History Month, Devin and Lauren tell the story of Dr. Mary Walker: physician, heroine of the Civil War, and the only woman in history ever to be awarded the Medal of Honor. Born to progressive parents in western New York, Walker would defy the odds to become a surgeon, spy for the Union Army during the Civil War, and go toe-to-toe with prominent suffragists Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Walker is buried in the Oswego Rural Cemetery. Marker of Focus: Rural Cemetery, Oswego, Oswego County Guests: Dr. Theresa Kaminski, author of Dr. Mary Walker’s Civil War; and George DeMass, Oswego Town Historian A New York Minute In History is a production of WAMC Northeast Public Radio, the New York State Museum, and Archivist Media, with support from the William G. Pomeroy Foundation. This episode was produced by Jesse King, with help from intern Elizabeth Urbanczyk. Our theme is “Begrudge” by Darby. Further Reading: Theresa Kaminski, Dr. Mary Walker’s Civil War: One Woman’s Journey to the Medal of Honor and the Fight for Women’s Rights Sara Latta, I Could Not Do Otherwise: The Remarkable Life of Dr. Mary Edwards Walker Thavolia Glymph, The Women’s Fight: The Civil War’s Battles for Home, Freedom, and Nation Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton, The Book of Gutsy Women Teaching Resources: Association of the U.S. Army, Medal of Honor Mary Walker Junior Scholastic, Mary Walker’s War Keith Negley, Mary Wears What She Wants Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) Credit: The New York State Museum is an approved provider of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE). Educators can earn CTLE credit (.5 hours) by listening to this episode and completing this survey. Please allow up to two weeks to receive co