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BIAGGI, Mario, a Representative from New York; born in New York City October 26, 1917; graduated from P.S. 171 and Harren High School, New York City; LL.B., New York Law School, 1963; admitted…
KEARNEY, Bernard William (Pat), a Representative from New York; born in Ithaca, N.Y., May 23, 1889; attended the public schools; was graduated from Schenectady (N.Y.) High School and from Union…
KEARNEY, Bernard William (Pat), a Representative from New York; born in Ithaca, N.Y., May 23, 1889; attended the public schools; was graduated from Schenectady (N.Y.) High School and from…
The Question:
I understand that more than 3,400 men and one woman have won the Congressional Medal of Honor. Who was the woman?
The Answer:
On November 11, 1865, Dr. Mary E. Walker, surgeon…
