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Mary Edwards Walker, abolitionist, feminist, and military surgeon, wearing the Medal of Honor she earned during the US Civil War, USA, some time between 1873-1916 (media.piefed.social)
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[–] jqubed@lemmy.world 5 points 11 hours ago

Fascinating person! Wikipedia

[–] aeronmelon@lemmy.world 7 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

Some serious Constable Odo energy.

[–] Atelopus-zeteki@fedia.io 2 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

The other way around, really. Who came first?