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Civil War Slang

Read about slang during the Civil War era. The National Museum of Civil War has Clara Barton & Jonathan Letterman exhibits.

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Suicide and the Civil War

Historian Kathleen Logothetis Thompson explores mental stress, psychological trauma, and suicide among Civil War soldiers.

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Abortion in the 19th Century

Read about abortion in the 19th Century. The National Museum of Civil War Medicine has exhibits of Jonathan Letterman, Clara Barton & more.

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African American Physicians in the Civil War Era

Dr. Robert G. Slawson, author of Prologue to Change, discusses the education and military service of African American physicians in the Civil War.

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Maryland in the Civil War: A Volatile Border State Experience

Learn about a volatile border state experience with MD during the Civil War. The National Museum of Civil War Medicine has exhibits for Clara Barton & more.

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Jacob Mendes Da Costa

Read about Jacob Mendes Da Costa and his influence on Civil War Medicine. Visit our museum for more about Clara Barton & Jonathan Letterman.

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A Tragic Reality

In the most recent episode of Mercy Street, a disturbing new layer was added to the already tragic and tense atmosphere within Mansion House Hospital.

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Looking for Law in a Period of War

Explore the roots of international law & what doctors has to guide them in 1862. The National Museum of Civil War Medicine discusses Mercy Street episodes.

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The History of this Historical Drama

Former Executive Director of the National Museum of Civil War Medicine, and on-set adviser for Mercy Street shares how the show took shape and his thoughts.

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