“[On her wearing pants:] The greatest sorrows from which women suffer today are those physical, moral and mental ones, that are caused by their unhygienic manner of dressing! The want of the ballot is but a toy by comparison.”
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Mary Edwards Walker
Mary Edwards Walker was an American surgeon known for her service during the Civil War. She became the first woman to receive the Medal of Honor for her bravery in providing medical services on the battlefield. Dr. Walker was a staunch advocate for women's rights and gender equality, contributing to the fields of medicine and gender equality. more
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