Dr. Mary Edwards Walker (1832–1919) was the first and only woman to receive the Medal of Honor. During the Civil War, she ...

OSWEGO — A book by former “CBS Evening News” anchor Norah O’Donnell about the unsung women of American history features pioneering surgeon, women’s rights activist and Medal of Honor recipient Dr.

With the exciting news that a National Medal of Honor Museum is now open in Arlington, Tex., I think many people are asking, “Has a woman ever received the Medal of Honor?” The answer is yes. One ...

Fort A.P. Hill Va.- In a ceremony on May 12th that included Fort A.P. Hill Garrison command, staff, community leaders, a guest speaker from the Army Women’s Museum, and a relative of Dr. Mary Edwards ...