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This Day in History: Rosemary Hogan Luciano, Angel of Bataan
On this day in 1964, Col. Rosemary Hogan Luciano passes away. The former Army nurse had been one of World War II’s “Angels of Bataan.”...
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6 days ago3 min read
This Day in History: Mary Draper, unsung heroine
On this day in 1719, an American heroine is born. No books would ever be written about this woman. She would never receive any awards or...
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Apr 42 min read
This Day in History: Evelyn "Sharpie" Sharp, aviator
On this day in 1944, a member of the Women Airforce Service Pilots is tragically killed. Evelyn “Sharpie” Sharp has been called...
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Apr 33 min read
This Day in History: Jonita Bonham, heroic flight nurse
On this day in 1922, a heroine is born. Jonita Ruth Bonham would go on to become a nurse—and to serve in both World War II and Korea. She...
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Apr 23 min read
This Day in History: WWII Heroine Cornelia Fort
On this day in 1943, Cornelia Fort is tragically killed. She is best known as one of the most accomplished female pilots to serve during...
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Mar 213 min read
This Day in History: Aviation pioneer Jerrie Mock
On this day in 1964, an aviation pioneer departs on a record-setting trip. Geraldine “Jerrie” Mock flew around the world—the first time a...
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Mar 193 min read
This Day in History: Elizabeth Burgin, Revolutionary War heroine
On this day in 1776, a public notice appears in Baltimore, Maryland. It beseeches the help of “our humane ladies” in the American cause....
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Mar 123 min read
This Day in History: Nancy Hart, Revolutionary War Heroine
On this day in 1779, an unsung Revolutionary War heroine fights gallantly in the Battle of Kettle Creek! Or . . . maybe she didn’t. Nancy...
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Feb 143 min read
This Day in History: Aleda Lutz, Army Nurse Corps
On this day in 1942, a daughter of German immigrants enlists in the Army Nurse Corps. Aleda Lutz would become one of a handful of World...
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Feb 103 min read
This Day in History: Ann Bernatitus, Navy Nurse
On this day in 1912, a World War II heroine is born. Ann Agnes Bernatitus is remembered for being the first person in the United States...
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Jan 213 min read
This Day in History: Kate Barry, the “heroine of Cowpens”
On this day in 1781, Americans decisively win the Battle of Cowpens. But could they have done it without Kate Barry? The young woman has...
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Jan 173 min read
This Day in History: Hannah White Arnett, Revolutionary War Heroine
On this day in 1733, a future Revolutionary War heroine is born. Hannah White Arnett’s story was among those that inspired the founding...
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Jan 154 min read
This Day in History: Elizabeth Cady Stanton
On this day in 1815, Elizabeth Cady is born into a prominent family in Johnstown, New York. She would go on to become a well-known...
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Nov 12, 20243 min read
This Day in History: WWII Heroine Violet Cowden
On this day in 1916, a future aviation heroine is born. Violet (“Vi”) Thurn Cowden is best known for her service in the Women Airforce...
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Oct 1, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Reba Z. Whittle, Army nurse
On this day in 1944, a flight nurse is shot down and taken prisoner. Reba Z. Whittle was the only U.S. Army flight nurse to be held as a...
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Sep 27, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Emma Didlake, WWII veteran
On this day in 2015, a heroine passes away. At the time of her passing, Emma “Big Mama” Didlake was believed to be the oldest female...
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Aug 16, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Famous sharpshooter Annie Oakley is born
On this day in 1860, the woman known as Annie Oakley is born. That wasn’t her real name, of course. The famous sharpshooter’s name at...
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Aug 13, 20243 min read
This Day in History: The Calutron Girls
On this day in 1945, the United States drops an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. The action ultimately brought World War II...
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Aug 6, 20244 min read
This Day in History: Betsy Ross
At about this time in 1776, Betsy Ross works as a seamstress and an upholsterer. At least according to legend, she would make the first...
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Jun 27, 20243 min read
This Day in History: A Widow Sacrifices Her Home for the Patriot Cause
On this day in 1781, a female hero makes a little-known sacrifice for the Patriot cause. A widow, Rebecca Motte, gave Brigadier General...
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May 12, 20242 min read
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