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Compassion Afloat—Hospital Ships in the Civil War

The Civil War saw the use of ships as hospitals and for patient transport.

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“She Ranks Me”—The Story of Mother Bickerdyke

Of the many women who provided medical service during the Civil War, Mary Ann “Mother” Bickerdyke was one of the most beloved by the soldiers.

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Clara Barton and Women’s Rights

Celebrate Women's History Month and learn how Clara Barton fought her own battle for women's rights.

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The Napa Wine Valley and the Civil War: Part 1

Learn about the unusual connection between wine, Francis Ford Coppola, and the Civil War.

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Civil Warriors: Native American Soldiers 1861-1865

Learn about the approximately 20,000 Native Americans who served in the Union and Confederate armies during the Civil War.

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Medical Education in the 19th Century

Learn about the medical schools and training available to Civil War doctors.

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The Doctor and the Dictionary

Learn the amazing story of a Civil War veteran who helped compile the Oxford English Dictionary.

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“Stop the Bleed”—The Essential Tourniquet

The history and use of an essential medical tool.

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“This Hallowed Ground”– Gravediggers and the Civil War

How did the armies deal with their dead?

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