Speaker: Laura S. Jowdy, Director of Archives, Collections & Museum, Congressional Medal of Honor Society

Of all the women who have served in the US military, Dr. Mary Edwards Walker from the Civil War remains the only female Medal of Honor Recipient. Discover her unique story and how her battles for recognition and equality continued into the 20th century.

This lecture is a part of the programming leading up to the Congressional Medal of Honor Society Convention, which will be hosted at The National WWII Museum in fall 2023. Click here to learn more.

For additional information, please email Maggie Hartley, EdD, Director of Public Engagement: maggie.hartley@nationalww2museum.org

This program is proudly sponsored by AARP Louisiana.